Word: Plinian
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pli
ni
an
Definition: Of or pertaining to Pliny the Younger or Pliny the Elder.
Morphemes:
Affix: Pliny
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ Pliny the Younger, Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus (63–ca. 113): an ancient Roman statesman, orator, and writer, a great-nephew of Pliny the Elder.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Plīnius
Language: la
Decoded: Plinius
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ Gaius Plinius Secundus Pliny the Elder
Affix: -an
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.