Word: nonsedative
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
se
da
tive
Definition: Not sedative; a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
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: sedate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To calm or put (a person) to sleep using a sedative drug.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sedatus
Language: la
Decoded: sedatus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: allayed, calmed, appeased
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.