Word: oligarchical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: o
li
gar
chi
cal
Definition: oligarchic; of or relating to or supporting or characteristic of an oligarchy
Morphemes:
Affix: olig-
Language: en
Meaning: few
Affix: -arch
Language: en
Meaning: ruler, leader
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -archēs
Language: la
Decoded: -arches
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -arch (ruler, leader)
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to