Word: nonpure
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
pure
Definition: Not pure; impure.
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: pure
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūrus
Language: la
Decoded: purus
Meaning: clean, free from dirt or filth, unmixed, plain