Word: Horatian
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ho
ra
tian
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Roman poet Horace or to his works or style.
Morphemes:
Affix: Horace
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a poet and philosopher of the Roman Augustan Age. Born 65 in Venusia, died 27 November, 8 in Rome. Horace was a contemporary and friend of Virgil. Although of low birth, Horace was admired by the Emperor Augustus and was offered, but refused, to become his private secretary.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Horatius
Language: la
Decoded: Horatius
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ The Roman poet Horace.
Affix: -ian
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: From, related to, or like.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ius
Language: la
Decoded: -ius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forming adjectives from nouns
Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.