Word: nonsubstantive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
sub
stan
tive
Definition: Not substantive.
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: substance
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Substantiality; solidity; firmness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: at the feet of
Affix: stō
Language: la
Decoded: sto
Meaning: stand
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.