Where does “-ean” come from?
-ean (English) comes from Latin -ānus — Of or pertaining to; -ian.
-ean (English): Forms adjectives, usually from proper nouns
Definitions
- Forms adjectives, usually from proper nouns
Ancestry of “-ean”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | -ānus | Of or pertaining to; -ian |