nonroutine
adjective
non·rou·tine
ˌnän-rü-ˈtēn 
: not routine : not of a commonplace or repetitious character
a nonroutine situation
an extended shutdown necessary for nonroutine repairs
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Job growth will likely come from nonroutine positions, according to a report by professors from Duke University and the University of British Columbia.
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Ally Marotti, chicagotribune.com, 7 Sep. 2017
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Ally Marotti, chicagotribune.com, 7 Sep. 2017
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“Nonroutine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonroutine. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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