suffix in Latin

suffix in Latin is suffixum, affixum — suffix means a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or its grammatical role, such as -ness in kindness or -ed in walked.

suffix in Latin

suffixum

noun

(grammar, linguistic morphology) A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.

affixum

noun

(grammar, linguistic morphology) A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.

What does "suffix" mean?

noun A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or its grammatical role, such as -ness in kindness or -ed in walked.
"Adding the suffix -less turns hope into hopeless."
noun A short addition placed after a person's name or a code, such as Jr., PhD, or the numbers appended to a reference number.
"Enter your surname, then any suffix such as Jr. or III."
verb To add something to the end of a word, name or string.
"The system suffixes the file name with the date it was saved."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

suffix in a sentence

Adding the suffix -less turns hope into hopeless.
Most English adverbs are formed with the suffix -ly.
Enter your surname, then any suffix such as Jr. or III.
Each invoice number carries a two-digit branch suffix.

Similar words in Latin

ending

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "suffix" in Latin?

"suffix" in Latin is suffixum, affixum. suffix means: A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or its grammatical role, such as -ness in kindness or -ed in walked.

How do you use "suffix" in a sentence?

Example: "Adding the suffix -less turns hope into hopeless." In Latin, "suffix" is suffixum, affixum.

Are there other ways to say "suffix" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "suffix": suffixum, affixum.

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