suffixation

noun

suf·​fix·​a·​tion ˌsəˌfikˈsāshən How to pronounce suffixation (audio)
plural -s
: formation or inflection by means of suffixes

Word History

Etymology

suffix entry 2 + -ation

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“Suffixation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suffixation. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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