Word: nontumescent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
tu
me
scent
Definition: Not tumescent; abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
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: tumescent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Swollen or distended with fluid, as of erectile tissue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tumēscēns
Language: la
Decoded: tumescens
Meaning: swelling, bloating