adverb
- In a manner that is not terminal or final; without ending or concluding something
Usage: technical or formal usage; often used in linguistics, computing, or specialized contexts
Examples
- The phrase was used nonterminally in the sentence, allowing for further modification.
- In the grammar, the symbol appears nonterminally before the final production rule.
- The process continued nonterminally, with multiple stages still remaining.
- The argument was presented nonterminally, leaving room for additional discussion.