ency

1 of 2

abbreviation

variants or encyc

-ency

2 of 2

noun suffix

: quality or state
despondency

Word History

Etymology

Noun suffix

Middle English -encie, from Latin -entia — more at -ence

Dictionary Entries Near ency

Cite this Entry

“Ency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ency. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

-ency

noun suffix
-en·​cy
ən-sē,
ᵊn-
plural -encies
: quality or state
despondency
Etymology

Noun suffix

derived from Latin -entia (noun suffix)

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