About The Word Suffix
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Suffix
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What's The Definition Of Suffix?
[n] an affix that is added at the end of the word
[v] attach a suffix to; "suffix words" Synonyms | Synonyms for Suffix: Related Terms | Find terms related to Suffix: See Also | affix | affix | ending | termination Suffix In Webster's Dictionary \Suf"fix\, n. [L. suffixus, p. p. of suffigere to fasten
on, to affix; sub under + figere to fix: cf. F. suffixe. See
{Fix}.]
1. A letter, letters, syllable, or syllables added or
appended to the end of a word or a root to modify the
meaning; a postfix.
2. (Math.) A subscript mark, number, or letter. See
{Subscript}, a.
\Suf*fix"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Suffixed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Suffixing}.] To add or annex to the end, as a letter or syllable to a word; to append. |
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