Word: Herculean
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: her
cu
le
an
Definition: Of extraordinary might, power, size, etc; suggesting Hercules in size or strength.
Morphemes:
Affix: Hercules
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Ἥρα
Language: grc
Decoded: Era
Meaning: Hera
Affix: κλέος
Language: grc
Decoded: kleos
Meaning: glory
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.