Word: steradian
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ste
ra
di
an
Definition: In the International System of Units, the derived unit of solid angle; the solid angle subtended at the centre of a sphere of radius r by a portion of the surface of the sphere that has area r2. Symbol: sr
Morphemes:
Affix: stereo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming words relating to the solid, the three-dimensional.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στερεός
Language: grc
Decoded: stereos
Meaning: solid
Affix: radius
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A line segment between any point of a circle or sphere and its center.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: radius
Language: la
Decoded: radius
Meaning: ray
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.