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suffix
/ˈsʌf.ɪks/
[/ˈsʌf.ɪks/]
letters added to the end of a word
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or form. For example, '-ly' in 'quickly' is a suffix.
Example
Add a suffix to turn the noun into an adjective.
Add a suffix to turn the noun into an adjective.
Etymology
From Latin 'suffixum' meaning fastened beneath.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in spelling and word-building lessons.