suffix

noun
UK: /ˈsʌfɪks/
US: /ˈsʌfɪks/

  1. A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

    1. The suffix '-ing' changes a verb into its present participle form.
    2. Adding the suffix '-ness' to 'happy' creates the noun 'happiness' indicating a state of being.

  2. In grammar, a morpheme added at the end of a word to form a derivative.

    1. The word 'readable' includes the suffix '-able', indicating capability.
    2. The suffix '-ize' transforms nouns or adjectives into verbs, such as 'modernize'.

Synonyms

postfix affix ending
suffix verb

  1. To add a suffix to a word.

    1. You can suffix '-ed' to walk to get walked.
    2. We suffix '-ing' to many verbs to create gerunds functioning as nouns.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suffix" in English means: A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning., In grammar, a morpheme added at the end of a word to form a derivative..

The phonetic transcription of "suffix" is /ˈsʌfɪks/ in British English and /ˈsʌfɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suffix": postfix, affix, ending.

Example usage of "suffix": "The suffix '-ing' changes a verb into its present participle form.". More examples on the page.