Meaning of the word suffix in English
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suffix
US /ˈsʌf.ɪks/
UK /ˈsʌf.ɪks/
Suffix
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a morpheme added at the end of a word to form a derivative (e.g., -ation, -fy, -ing, -itis).
Example:
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The suffix "-ing" is often used to form present participles.
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Adding the suffix "-less" to a noun often creates an adjective meaning 'without'.
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