Word: noninstinctual
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
in
stinc
tu
al
Definition: Not instinctual.
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: instinct
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: īnstinctus
Language: la
Decoded: instinctus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: instigation, impulse
Affix: -ual
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -al. Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.