Word: noncolleges
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
co
lle
ges
Definition: Plural of noncollege. Not of or pertaining to a college.
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: college
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A non-specialized, semi-autonomous division of a university, with its own faculty, departments, library, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects
Affix: lēgō
Language: la
Decoded: lego
Meaning: appoint
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix used to form abstract nouns, sometimes denoting offices and groups. May no longer be productive.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.