non-starter

English

noun
Definitions
  • Someone or something who was listed to start in a race, but did not start in the race.
  • Something that is destined to fail from the outset; an impractical scheme.
  • An idea or argument that cannot be sensibly debated.

Etymology

Prefix from English starter.

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starter

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