Word: nonabsorbent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
ab
sorb
ent
Definition: Not absorbent; unable to absorb.
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: absorbent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: absorbēns
Language: la
Decoded: absorbens
PoS: Participle
Meaning: absorbing, submerging