Word: nonchain
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
chain
Definition: A retail outlet that is not a chain.
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: chain
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: catēna
Language: la
Decoded: catena
Meaning: chain