NYT Dictionary

NONCONDUCTOR

/ˈnɑnkəndəktər/
NounNON-con-duc-tornon-con-duc-tor · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

any material that does not conduct electricity; a dielectric

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From non- + conductor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

insulatordielectricconductanceconductionconductor

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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