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nongregarious

/ˌnɒn.ɡrɪˈɡɛə.ri.əs/

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adjective

/ˌnɒn.ɡrɪˈɡɛə.ri.əs/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее необщительный или не любящий компании; предпочитающий одиночество.

An obsolete adjective meaning not sociable or not fond of company; preferring solitude.

  1. Solitary in natureC2formalscientific

    Describing plants or animals that do not grow or live in groups or colonies; preferring to be alone.

    ruНестадный

    • The nongregarious species of bird is rarely seen in flocks.
    • These nongregarious plants thrive best when planted separately.
    • Unlike many insects, this beetle is nongregarious and lives alone.

    Synonymsisolatedlonereclusivesolitaryunsocial

    Antonymscolonialgregarioussocial

Forms
  • more nongregarious comparative form
  • most nongregarious superlative form