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1-an
noun suffix
Definition of -AN
1
: one that is of or relating to <American>
2
: one skilled in or specializing in <phonetician>
Variants of -AN
-an or -ian also -ean
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Origin of -AN
-an & -ian from Middle English -an, -ian, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French -ien, from Latin -ianus, from -i- + -anus, from -anus, adjective suffix; -ean from such words as Mediterranean, European
2-an
adjective suffix
: of or belonging to
: characteristic of : resembling
Full Definition of -AN
1
: of or belonging to <American> <Floridian>
2
: characteristic of : resembling <Mozartean>
Variants of -AN
-an or -ian also -ean
3-an
noun suffix
Definition of -AN
1
: unsaturated organic compound <furan>
2
: anhydride of a carbohydrate <dextran>
Origin of -AN
International Scientific Vocabulary -an, -ane, alteration of -ene, -ine, & -one
-AN Defined for Kids
1-an
noun suffix \ən\
Definition of -AN for Kids
1
: one that belongs to <American>
2
: one skilled in or specializing in <magician>
Variants of -AN
-an or -ian also -ean \ē-ən, yən, ən\
2-an
adjective suffix
Definition of -AN for Kids
1
: of or relating to <American>
2
: like : resembling
Variants of -AN
-an or -ian also -ean
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