Word: nonresidential
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
res
i
den
tial
Definition: Not used as a residence, generally referring to a building or property used for business or other commercial purposes.
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: residence
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A building used as a home.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: residence
Language: fro
Decoded: residence
PoS: Noun
Meaning: residence (place where one resides)
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.