Word: nonradical
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
rad
i
cal
Definition: That which is not a radical (group of atoms that function as a unit in reactions).
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: radical
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A group of atoms, joined by covalent bonds, that take part in reactions as a single unit.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rādix
Language: la
Decoded: radix
Meaning: root