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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

noncom

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.11 in modern English

Syllables
non-com
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A non-commissioned officer, such as a sergeant (army) or petty officer (navy).

Example Sentences

Etymology

Shortening of non-commissioned.

Inflected Forms

noncoms (plural) non-com (alternative)

Synonyms

noncommissioned officer enlisted officer

Questions

What does noncom mean?
A non-commissioned officer, such as a sergeant (army) or petty officer (navy).
Where does noncom come from?
Shortening of non-commissioned.

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