Word: nongluten
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
glu
ten
Definition: Not of or pertaining to gluten; a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough
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: gluten
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The major protein in cereal grains, especially wheat; responsible for the elasticity in dough and the structure in baked bread.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: glūten
Language: la
Decoded: gluten
Meaning: glue