Word: nonderogatory
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
de
rog
a
to
ry
Definition: Not derogatory.
Morphemes:
Affix: non-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in the sense of no or none to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōn
Language: ML.
Decoded: non
Meaning: not
Affix: derogate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To remove a part, to detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: from
Affix: rogāre
Language: la
Decoded: rogare
Meaning: to propose a law, ask
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.