Word: Gordian
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: gor
di
an
Definition: Of or pertaining to Gordium (now Yassihüyük in Turkey), capital of Phrygia.
Morphemes:
Affix: Gordius
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ Alternative form of Gordias. The name of at least two members of the royal house of Phrygia, the best-known of which was reputedly the founder of the Phrygian capital city Gordium, the maker of the legendary Gordian knot, and the father of the legendary king Midas.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Gordius
Language: la
Decoded: Gordius
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ Alternative form of Gordias. The name of at least two members of the royal house of Phrygia, the best-known of which was reputedly the founder of the Phrygian capital city Gordium, the maker of the legendary Gordian knot, and the father of the legendary king Midas.
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.