non- Definition

1. Signifying not; the opposite of something specified.

Example: non-essential
Example: non-existent
2. ironic
Signifying not deserving the name of something specified.
Example: a non-event
3. Signifying not belonging to the category of something specified.

Example: non-fiction
Example: non-metals
4. Signifying not having the skill or desire to be, or not participating in, something specified.

Example: non-swimmers
Example: non-voting
5. Signifying rejection, avoidance, or omission of something specified.

Example: non-co-operation
Example: non-payment
6. Signifying not liable to do something specified.

Example: non-shrink
Example: non-drip
7. Signifying not requiring a certain treatment.

Example: non-iron