Word: disciplinarian
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: dis
ci
pli
nar
i
an
Definition: Relating to discipline; develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Morphemes:
Affix: discipline
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A controlled behaviour; self-control.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: disciplina
Language: la
Decoded: disciplina
Meaning: instruction
Affix: -ary
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; adjective 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.
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.