Word: lithian
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: li
thi
an
Definition: Describing minerals containing lithium.
Morphemes:
Affix: lithium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Lithium carbonate or other preparations of lithium metal used to treat manic depression and bipolar disorders.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λίθος
Language: grc
Decoded: lithos
Meaning: stone
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix appended to form names of chemical elements.
Affix: -ian
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: One from, belonging to, relating to, or like.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ius
Language: la
Decoded: -ius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forming adjectives from nouns
Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.