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nonterminally

/ˌnɑːnˈtɝːmɪnəli/
non · ter · mi · nal · ly
Adjective:nonterminal
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1

In a manner that does not cause or lead to death; without being in the final, fatal stages of a disease.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with a nonterminally progressing form of the condition, allowing for long-term medical management."

2

In a position or manner that does not occur at the absolute end or extremity of a structure, sequence, or process.

Example

"The genetic sequence was mutated nonterminally, meaning the alteration occurred within the middle portion of the gene rather than at its endpoints."

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nontechnological
nontemporality
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nontheistically
nonthinking
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by attaching the prefix 'non-' to 'terminally', which derives from the Latin 'terminus' (end, limit) and the English suffixes '-al' and '-ly'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonterminally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonterminally
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