Word: indictions
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: in
dic
tions
Definition: Plural of indiction; a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms
Morphemes:
Affix: indiction
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A fiscal period of fifteen years, instituted by Constantine in 313 (but counting from 1st September 312), used throughout the Middle Ages as a way of dating events, documents etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: indictiōnem
Language: la
Decoded: indictionem
PoS: Noun
Meaning: declaration
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).