Word: Johnsonian
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: john
so
ni
an
Definition: Of or pertaining to the English writer and lexicographer Samuel Johnson (1709–1784), or characteristic of his style.
Morphemes:
Affix: John
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ Used frequently to form an idea personified, as in John Bull, John Barleycorn (see derivations below).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Iōhannēs
Language: la
Decoded: Iohannes
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ John the Baptist
Affix: -son
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to a stem (usually a given name or surname) to form a patronymic or matronymic surname
Affix: -ian
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: From, related 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.