Word: nonproper
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
pro
per
Definition: Not proper.
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: proper
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Suitable.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pro-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bringing into being, forth, or into the open
Affix: pater
Language: la
Decoded: pater
PoS: Noun
Meaning: honorific title