Word: nonorthodox
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
or
tho
dox
Definition: Not Orthodox.
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: orthodox
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
Meaning: straight
Affix: δόξα
Language: grc
Decoded: doxa
Meaning: opinion