adjective
Incan
Incan (adjective) means relating to the Inca people or their civilization. Example: “The museum has a stunning collection of Incan pottery and gold jewellery.”
adjective
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Relating to the Inca people or their civilization.
"The museum has a stunning collection of Incan pottery and gold jewellery."
How to use Incan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything connected to the Inca civilization.
Common pairings
Incan ruins
Incan civilization
Incan gold
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Etymology
From Inca plus the adjective-forming suffix -an.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Incan” mean?
The word “Incan” means relating to the Inca people or their civilization. In plain terms, describes anything connected to the Inca civilization.
How do you use “Incan” in a sentence?
Here is “Incan” used in a sentence: “The museum has a stunning collection of Incan pottery and gold jewellery.”
What part of speech is “Incan”?
“Incan” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of Incan?
"Incan" (adjective) means relating to the Inca people or their civilization.
