-iana

See also: IANA and i- -ana

English

Etymology

From Latin -āna (neuter plural of -ānus) by analogy with formations ending in -ian (Canadian → Canadiana, Edwardian → Edwardiana).

Suffix

-iana

  1. Alternative form of -ana

Usage notes

All the formations from this suffix are pluralia tantum.

Derived terms
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Anagrams

Latin

Pronunciation 1
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /iˈaː.na/, [ɪˈaː.na]

Suffix

-iāna

  1. nominative singular feminine of -iānus
  2. nominative plural neuter of -iānus
  3. accusative plural neuter of -iānus
  4. vocative singular feminine of -iānus
  5. vocative plural neuter of -iānus

Pronunciation 2
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /iˈaː.naː/, [ɪˈaː.naː]

Suffix

-iānā

  1. ablative singular feminine of -iānus
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