Word: nonlinearity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
lin
e
ar
i
ty
Definition: A deviation from linearity.
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: linear
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to lines; a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
Etymology Compounds: Affix: līnea
Language: la
Decoded: linea
Meaning: line
Affix: -āris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.