Word: nonpatrol
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
pa
trol
Definition: Not being or relating to a patrol; a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security
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: patrol
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: patrouiller
Language: fro
Decoded: patrouiller
Meaning: to paddle, paw about, patrol