Word: nonchalky
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
chalk
y
Definition: Not chalky; of something having the color of chalk
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: chalk
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Tailor's chalk.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: calx
Language: la
Decoded: calx
Meaning: limestone
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.