Word: nonunion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
un
ion
Definition: The failure of a broken bone to heal
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: union
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The state of being united or joined; a state of unity or harmony.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ūnus
Language: la
Decoded: unus
Meaning: one