Word: nonprokaryotic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
pro
ka
ry
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tic
Definition: Not prokaryotic; having cells that lack membrane-bound nuclei
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: prokaryote
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An organism whose cell (or cells) are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pro-
Language: en
Decoded: pro-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: rudimentary
Affix: κάρυον
Language: grc
Decoded: karuon
Meaning: nut, kernel
Affix: -ote
Language: en
Decoded: -ote
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: suffix indicating provenance
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