suffix
1suf·fix
noun \ˈsə-fiks\Definition of SUFFIX
: an affix occurring at the end of a word, base, or phrase — compare prefix
— suf·fix·al \ˈsə-fik-səl, (ˌ)sə-ˈfik-səl\ adjective
Examples of SUFFIX
- The adjective “smokeless” is formed by adding the suffix “-less” to the noun “smoke.”
- The adverb “sadly” is formed by adding the suffix “-ly” to the adjective “sad.”
Origin of SUFFIX
New Latin suffixum, from Latin, neuter of suffixus, past participle of suffigere to fasten underneath, from sub- + figere to fasten — more at fix
First Known Use: 1778
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2suf·fix
transitive verb \ˈsə-fiks, (ˌ)sə-ˈfiks\Definition of SUFFIX
: to attach as a suffix
— suf·fix·a·tion \ˌsə-fik-ˈsā-shən\ noun
First Known Use of SUFFIX
1778
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