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Adjective Suffixes
| Suffix | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| -able, -ible | capable of being | preventable, adaptable, predictable, credible |
| -al | pertaining to | theatrical, natural, criminal, seasonal |
| -ant | inclined to or tending to | vigilant, defiant, brilliant, reliant |
| -ary | of or relating to | budgetary, planetary, military, honorary |
- What is suffix and examples?
- What are the 5 most common suffixes?
- What is a suffix for kids?
- What is a suffix in a name?
- What is a suffix in an address?
- What is the suffix of school?
- What is the suffix of essential?
What is suffix and examples?
A suffix is a letter or group of letters, for example '-ly' or '- ness', which is added to the end of a word in order to form a different word, often of a different word class. For example, the suffix '-ly' is added to ' quick' to form 'quickly'. Compare affix and , prefix. 2. countable noun.
What are the 5 most common suffixes?
The most common suffixes are: -tion, -ity, -er, -ness, -ism, -ment, -ant, -ship, -age, -ery.
What is a suffix for kids?
A suffix is a letter, or group of letters, that is added to the end of a. root (base) word. Common suffixes include s, ed, ing, ly, and tion. A suffix changes the meaning of the root or base word. Therefore, children, need to understand the meanings of suffixes and how they affect the words they're attached to.
What is a suffix in a name?
The suffix is an explanation of the first name, not the last. "John Doe Jr." means he is John, the son of John. In a full name listing, the suffix follows the last name because the person is primarily known by is given name and surname, the suffix being a secondary piece of information.
What is a suffix in an address?
A street suffix is the word that follows the name of a street to further describe that street. Sometimes it would be used just for naming, not for description, like for example, Street is the most common, Avenue being second.
What is the suffix of school?
Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for SUFFIX WITH SCHOOL [marm]
What is the suffix of essential?
This adjective is from Middle English essencial, from Late Latin essentialis, from Latin essentia "the basic nature of a thing, its essence" plus the Latin suffix -alis "relating to." Definitions of essential.
