Word: nonsalivary
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
sa
li
va
ry
Definition: Not of or pertaining to the salivary gland; any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
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: saliva
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: salīva
Language: la
Decoded: saliva
Meaning: spittle
Affix: -ary
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; adjective 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.