Word: nonscriptural
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
scrip
tur
al
Definition: Not scriptural; written or relating to writing
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: scripture
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sacred writing or holy book.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scrībō
Language: la
Decoded: scribo
Meaning: I write
Affix: -tūra
Language: la
Decoded: -tura
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ure, -ing; used to form a noun relating to some action.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival 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.