Word: nonreductive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
re
duc
tive
Definition: Not reductive; characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment;  - R.H.Rovere
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: reductive
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Causing the physical reduction or diminution of something.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: reducere
Language: la
Decoded: reducere
Meaning: to reduce