Word: Nicaean
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ni
cae
an
Definition: Of or relating to the Empire of Nicaea a medieval polity centred on the city.
Morphemes:
Affix: Nicaea
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ An ancient city in Bithynia in Asia Minor, important during Roman and Byzantine times, on the site of modern-day İznik, Turkey, to which it gave its name. Famous as the site of the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, which composed the Nicene Creed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Nīcaea
Language: la
Decoded: Nicaea
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ Nicaea, Hellenic city in northwestern Anatolia
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.