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- [noun suhf-iks; verb suhf-iks, suh-fiks]
- /noun ˈsʌf ɪks; verb ˈsʌf ɪks, səˈfɪks/
- /sə.fɪk.ˈseɪ.ʃən/
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- [noun suhf-iks; verb suhf-iks, suh-fiks]
- /noun ˈsʌf ɪks; verb ˈsʌf ɪks, səˈfɪks/
Definitions of suffixation word
- noun suffixation Grammar. an affix that follows the element to which it is added, as -ly in kindly. 1
- noun suffixation something added to the end of something else. 1
- verb with object suffixation Grammar. to add as a suffix. 1
- verb with object suffixation to affix at the end of something. 1
- verb with object suffixation to fix or put under. 1
- verb without object suffixation to admit a suffix. 1
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Origin of suffixation
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < New Latin suffixum, noun use of neuter of Latin suffixus (past participle of suffīgere to attach on top of), equivalent to suf- suf- + fixus (see fix)
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Parts of speech for Suffixation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
suffixation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
suffixation usage trend in Literature
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