Word: nonpublic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
pub
lic
Definition: not public; private.
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: public
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Able to be seen or known by everyone; open to general view, happening without concealment.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūblicus
Language: la
Decoded: publicus
Meaning: pertaining to the people