Word: nonmainstream
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
main
stream
Definition: Not mainstream.
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: main
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Full, sheer, undivided.
Affix: stream
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A division of a school year by perceived ability.