Word: nonmetal
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
met
al
Definition: An element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.
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: metal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: metallum
Language: la
Decoded: metallum
Meaning: metal, mine, quarry, mineral