"nondirection" meaning in All languages combined

See nondirection on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From non- + direction. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|non|direction}} non- + direction Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nondirection (uncountable)
  1. Absence of direction. Tags: uncountable
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