Word: nonprofit
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
prof
it
Definition: An organization that exists for reasons other than to make a profit, such as a charitable, educational or service organization.
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: profit
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prōfectus
Language: la
Decoded: profectus
Meaning: advance, progress, growth, increase, profit