Word: nonpelagic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
pe
la
ic
Definition: Not pelagic; relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean
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: pelagic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pelagicus
Language: la
Decoded: pelagicus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: pelagic (of the open sea)