Word: nonpasserine
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
pas
ser
ine
Definition: Not passerine; relating to or characteristic of the passeriform birds
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: passerine
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, or relating to a passerine or perching bird.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: passer
Language: la
Decoded: passer
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sparrow
Affix: -inus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.