nonfinal

adjective

non·​fi·​nal ˌnän-ˈfī-nᵊl How to pronounce nonfinal (audio)
: not final
especially : not coming at the end
nonfinal syllables

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That said, these numbers are (at best) an unverified performance preview using nonfinal hardware and drivers in a single benchmark. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonfinal was in 1896

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“Nonfinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfinal. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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