Word: noncosmetic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
cos
me
tic
Definition: Not cosmetic.
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: cosmetic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κοσμητική
Language: grc
Decoded: kosmetike
Meaning: the art of dress and ornament