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nonfrivolous

adjective

non·​friv·​o·​lous ˌnän-ˈfri-və-ləs How to pronounce nonfrivolous (audio)
: not lacking importance, seriousness, or a sound basis : not frivolous
a nonfrivolous lawsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonfrivolous was in 1892

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“Nonfrivolous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfrivolous. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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