Word: nonsuiting
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: non
su
iting
Definition: Present participle of nonsuit. A neglect or failure by the plaintiff to follow up his suit; a renunciation or withdrawal of the cause by the plaintiff.
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: suite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A retinue or company of attendants, as of a distinguished personage
Etymology Compounds: Affix: suite
Language: fr
Decoded: suite
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sequel
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.