Word: oligarchal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: o
li
gar
chal
Definition: oligarchic, oligarchical
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: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival 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.