Word: nonfluent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
flu
ent
Definition: Not fluent.
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: fluent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently – in a flowing way.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fluens
Language: la
Decoded: fluens
Meaning: flowing