Word: nonstem
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
stem
Definition: Not of or pertaining to a stem; a turn made in skiing; the back of one ski is forced outward and the other ski is brought parallel to it
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: stem
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To move the feet apart and point the tips of the skis inward in order to slow down the speed or to facilitate a turn.