nonbook

nonbook
I. \\“+\ adjective
Etymology: non- (I) + book, n.
: being something other than a book : being a manuscript, microfilm, map, or other library holding that is not a book

housing and arrangement of nonbook materials — W.H.Jesse

II. \\ˈnän sometimes ˈnən ˌ¦\ noun
: a book that has little literary merit or factual information and is often a compilation (as of pictures or press clippings)

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/non"book'/, n.
1. a book without artistic or literary merit or substance, esp. one that has been developed primarily to exploit a fad or make a profit quickly.
adj.
2. of or pertaining to such a book.
3. of or indicating what is not a book: pens and other nonbook items for sale in the bookstore.
4. Library Science. of or being a holding other than a book, as a cassette, film, or art print.
[1955-60; NON- + BOOK]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • nonbook — noun That which is not a book …   Wiktionary

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  • nonbook — n. pulp fiction book …   English contemporary dictionary

  • nonbook — non·book …   English syllables

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