Should Nonstarter Be Hyphenated?
Webster's New World College Dictionary Lists an Impressive Array of Non- Words Written Without Benefit of Hyphen: Nonaligned, Noncombatant, Nonconformist...
Webster's New World College Dictionary lists an impressive array of non- words written without benefit of hyphen: nonaligned, noncombatant, nonconformist, nondairy, noninvasive, nonjudgmental, nonpartisan, nonperson, nonproductive, nonprofit, nonrestrictive, nonstarter, nonsupport, nonverbal, nonviolence and dozens ...
What is nonstarter?
1 : one that does not start. 2 : someone or something that is not productive or effective his son has been, in politics a nonstarter— Anthony Lejeune.
How do you spell non-starter?
If you describe a plan or idea as a non-starter, you mean that it has no chance of success. The United States is certain to reject the proposal as a non-starter.