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    Adjective, Noun and Verb Suffixes

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    This document summarizes common adjective, noun, and verb suffixes in English and their meanings. It lists 20 adjective suffixes such as -est, -ly, and -able; 12 noun suffixes like -acy, -ance, and -ness; and 8 verb suffixes including -er, -ate, and -ing. Each suffix is explained concisely with a meaning and example using that suffix.

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    This document summarizes common adjective, noun, and verb suffixes in English and their meanings. It lists 20 adjective suffixes such as -est, -ly, and -able; 12 noun suffixes like -acy, -ance, and -ness; and 8 verb suffixes including -er, -ate, and -ing. Each suffix is explained concisely with a meaning and example using that suffix.

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    This document summarizes common adjective, noun, and verb suffixes in English and their meanings. It lists 20 adjective suffixes such as -est, -ly, and -able; 12 noun suffixes like -acy, -ance, and -ness; and 8 verb suffixes including -er, -ate, and -ing. Each suffix is explained concisely with a meaning and example using that suffix.

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    Adjective suffixes

    Suffix Meaning Example


    -est Adjective suffix superlative nicest, greatest
    -ly Adjective suffix adverb ending nicely, quickly
    -able, -ible Adjective suffix can be done comfortable, passable
    Adjective suffix Regional, gramatical,
    -al Pertaining to
    emotional, coastal
    -er Adjective suffix comparative tidier, nicer
    Adjective suffix Picturesque, statuesque,
    -esque Reminiscent of
    burlesque
    Adjective suffix full or full of cupful, careful
    -ful
    notable for doubtful, fanciful, resentful
    Adjective suffix linguistic, sarcastic, mythic,
    -ic having characteristics of
    domestic
    -ical Adjective suffix Pertaining of Musical
    -ish Adjective suffix Having the quality of Fiendish, childish, snobbish
    Adjective suffix expensive, plaintive
    -ive, -ative, adjective form of a noun
    creative, punitive, divisive,
    itive having the nature of
    decisive
    Adjective suffix topless, fearless, endless,
    -less without
    ageless, lawless, effortless
    -ous, -eous, - Adjective suffix possessing the qualities of erroneous, joyous,
    ious characterized by studious, nutritious
    Adjective suffix fatty, happy, jumpy, sleazy,
    -y characterized by
    hasty, greasy, nerdy, smelly
    Noun suffixes

    Suffix Meaning Example


    -en Noun suffix made of golden, wooden
    -acy Noun suffix State or quality Privacy, fallacy, delicacy
    Noun suffix having the characteristics of Personal
    -al, -ial
    acto r process Refusal, recital, rebuttal
    Noun suffix Maintenance, eminence,
    -ance, ence State or quality of
    assurance
    -dom Noun suffix Place or state of being Freedom, kingdom, boredom
    -ion, -tion, - Noun suffix attraction, attrition, transition,
    act or process
    ation, ition concession
    Noun suffix Communism, narcissism,
    -ism Doctrine, belief
    skepticism, catholicism
    -ist Noun suffix One who Chemist, narcissist, plagiarist
    Noun suffix humility, infinity, inactivity,
    -ity, -ty state of
    parity, serenity
    Noun suffix enjoyment, entrenchment
    action or process
    -ment argument, endorsement,
    condition of
    punishment
    -ness Noun suffix state of, condition of eagerness, kindness
    -s, -es Noun suffix plural tables, foxes
    Noun suffix Fellowship, ownership, kinship,
    -ship Position held
    internship

    Verb suffixes

    Suffix Meaning Example


    -er, -or Verb suffix one who actor, narrator, worker
    -able Acceptable, tastable
    Verb Suffix Regulate, eradicate, enunciate,
    -ate become
    repudiate
    -ed Verb Suffix past-tense verbs (weak verbs) danced, jumped
    -en Verb Suffix become Enlighten, awaken, strengthen
    -ement amusement
    Verb Suffix Terrify, satisfy, rectify,
    -ify, -fy Make or become
    exemplify
    Verb Suffix verb form (present participle and
    -ing dancing, singing
    gerund)
    Verb Suffix Civilize, humanize, socialize,
    -ize, ise become
    valorize

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