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suf·fix
 suffix
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
suh
fihks
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| definition: |
in grammar, an affix that is added to the end of a word, such as "-ed" in "wanted" or "-ment" in "entertainment".
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| related words: |
affix, appendix |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
s
fIks
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| inflections: |
suffixes, suffixing, suffixed |
| definition 1: |
in grammar, to add (an affix) to the end of a word.
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| definition 2: |
to attach to the end of something.
- similar words:
- tag
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| related words: |
add, append |
| derivations: |
suffixal (adj.), suffixion (n.) |
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