Word: tyrannical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ty
ra
nni
cal
Definition: Despotic, oppressive or authoritarian.
Morphemes:
Affix: tyranny
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τυραννία
Language: grc
Decoded: turannia
Meaning: tyranny
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.