Word: nonkarstic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
kar
stic
Definition: Not karstic; a topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum
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: karst
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A type of land formation, usually with many caves formed through the dissolving of limestone by underground drainage.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to