Word: nonmetallic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
me
tal
lic
Definition: Of, relating to, or having the properties of a nonmetal.
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: metal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having the emotional or social characteristics associated with metal music; brash, bold, frank, unyielding, etc.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to