Word: noncomplimentary
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
com
pli
men
tar
y
Definition: Not complimentary.
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: compliment
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: compliment
Language: fr
Decoded: compliment
PoS: Noun
Meaning: compliment (positive comment)
Affix: -ary
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.