"nonunison" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From non- + unison. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|unison}} non- + unison Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nonunison (uncountable)
  1. Lack of unison. Tags: uncountable
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