Word: nonylic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: no
ny
ic
Definition: Pertaining to, derived from, or containing nonyl.
Morphemes:
Affix: nonane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of vary many isomeric alkanes, of general formula C9H20, having 9 carbon atoms.
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
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