Word: nonlineal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
lin
e
al
Definition: Not lineal; in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to 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: lineal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: In the direction of a line; of a line; of or relating to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: līnea
Language: la
Decoded: linea
Meaning: line
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.