Word: noncustodial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
cus
to
di
al
Definition: Not having custody of a child.
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: custody
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cū̆stōs
Language: la
Decoded: custos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A guardian, tutor
Affix: -ia
Language: la
Decoded: -ia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a feminine abstract noun, usually from an adjective or a present participle stem, and occasionally from a root noun.
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.