Suffix

['sʌfɪks]

Definition

(noun.) an affix that is added at the end of the word.

(verb.) attach a suffix to; 'suffix words'.

Edited by Elvis--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A letter, letters, syllable, or syllables added or appended to the end of a word or a root to modify the meaning; a postfix.

(n.) A subscript mark, number, or letter. See Subscript, a.

(v. t.) To add or annex to the end, as a letter or syllable to a word; to append.

Typist: Owen

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Affix, postfix.

Editor: Pedro

Definition

n. a particle added to the root of a word.—v.t. Suffix′ to add a letter or syllable to a word to mark different notions and relations.—adj. Suff′ixal.—n. Suffix′ion.

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