Word: nonclausal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
clau
sal
Definition: Not clausal; of or relating to or functioning as a clause
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: clause
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: clausus
Language: la
Decoded: clausus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: deaf, unhearing, unreachable
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.