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sine quâ non

sine quâ non is the alternative spelling of sine qua non.

Meaning of sine qua non

Noun

sine qua non (plural sine qua nons or sine quibus non)

  1. An essential or indispensable element, condition, or ingredient.
    • Near-synonyms: dealbreaker, necessary condition

Forms of sine quâ non

pluralsine quibus non

Questions about sine quâ non

What is sine quâ non the alternative spelling of?
Sine quâ non is the alternative spelling of sine qua non.

Words near sine quâ non in the dictionary

  1. sine formula
  2. sine law
  3. sine qua non
  4. sine qua nons
  5. sine quibus non
  6. sine quâ non
  7. sine ratio
  8. sine ratios
  9. sine rule
  10. sine wave
  11. sine waves

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