Word: noncombat
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
com
bat
Definition: Not involved in, or not designed for, combat.
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: combat
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To fight; to struggle against.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: com-
Language: la
Decoded: com-
Meaning: with
Affix: battuere
Language: la
Decoded: battuere
Meaning: to beat, strike