Word: contrarian
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
trar
i
an
Definition: A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially one who denounces the majority persuasion.
Morphemes:
Affix: contrary
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To contradict (someone or something).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contrārius
Language: la
Decoded: contrarius
Meaning: opposite, opposed, contrary
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.