| 释义 |
Definition of -an in English: -ansuffix(ə)n 1Forming adjectives and nouns from names of places. - 1.1 Forming adjectives and nouns from names of systems.
- 1.2 Forming adjectives and nouns from names of zoological classes or orders.
- 1.3 Forming adjectives and nouns from names of founders or leaders.
2Chemistry
Forming names of organic compounds, chiefly polysaccharides.
Origin From Latin -anus, -ana, -anum. Definition of -an in US English: -an(also -ean, -ian) suffix(ə)n 1Forming adjectives and nouns from names of places. - 1.1 Forming adjectives and nouns from names of systems.
- 1.2 Forming adjectives and nouns from names of zoological classes or orders.
- 1.3 Forming adjectives and nouns from names of founders or leaders.
2Chemistry
Forming names of organic compounds, chiefly polysaccharides.
Origin From Latin -anus, -ana, -anum. |