Word: Burroughsian
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bur
rough
si
an
Definition: Of or pertaining to William S. Burroughs (1914–1997), American novelist, poet, essayist and performer, a primary figure of the Beat Generation.
Morphemes:
Affix: Burroughs
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ from or fort for someone who lived near a hill or fort.
Affix: -ian
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having a certain profession.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ius
Language: la
Decoded: -ius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forms adjectives’ comparative degrees
Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.