Word: nonbiodegradable
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
bi
o
de
grad
a
ble
Definition: Not biodegradable; capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria
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: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: degrade
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To reduce in quality or purity.
Affix: -able
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjectival suffix; forms adjectives meaning.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: habeō
Language: la
Decoded: habeo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I affect, trouble (someone).
Affix: -abilis
Language: la
Decoded: -abilis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -able; able or worthy to be.