Word: nondirective
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
dir
ec
tive
Definition: A statement or utterance that is not a directive.
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: direct
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Immediate; express; plain; unambiguous.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dīrectus
Language: la
Decoded: directus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: direct, straight; level; upright
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.