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non-sentence noun[ C ] (alsononsentence)uk /ˌnɒnˈsen.təns/ us /ˌnɑːnˈsen.təns/ a group of words that does not form a complete sentence: The first chapter of the novel begins with a pretentious non-sentence. Nearly all the comments are written in non-sentence format. A non-sentence can sometimes be dramatically effective, especially if it comes at a key moment. The torn scrap of paper contained only the non-sentence "Suddenly appears bright green." The whole passage has a highly informal tone and is full of non-sentences and exclamations. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Linguistics: sentences & expressions adage asyndetic asyndetically asyndeton backchannel clause coin complex sentence compound sentence concessive clause dicta dictum epigram motto phrase proverbial sentence tail Trumpism war cry |