nonconventional

adjective non·con·ven·tion·al \ ˌnän-kən-ˈvench-nəl , -ˈven(t)-shə-nᵊl \

Definition of nonconventional

: not conventional : not conforming to convention, custom, tradition, or usual practice : unconventional

nonconventional teaching methods

nonconventional energy sources

Ten years ago, the alternative press was hard to find but easy to define. Our task was to seek out the best thinking from the new left, the new age, and any other nonconventional source we could find.
—Eric Utne

Recent Examples of nonconventional from the Web

Lower output of nonconventional oil extraction also contributed to the overall decline in January.

— kim mackrael, WSJ, "Canada’s GDP Contracted 0.1% in January," 29 Mar. 2018
Clinical Apothecaries uses compounding -- the combining, admixing, mixing, diluting, reconstituting, or otherwise altering of a drug or bulk drug substance -- to help treat patients in nonconventional medical practices.

— justin madden, cleveland.com, "Medina pharmacy's license suspended due to mishandling of drugs, officials say," 18 Jan. 2018
Too Faced Glitter Bomb Eyeshadow Collection will bring your nonconventional vibe to a whole new level those around you will appreciate.

— aliza kelly faragher, Allure, "What This Week's Horoscope Means for You," 21 Aug. 2017

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