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Suffixes. Suffixes a letter, syllable, or group of syllables added at the end of a word or word base . -al & - ial of; like; relating to; suitable for potential, musical. -ant one who assistant, immigrant. -ate characteristic of; to become officiate, activate. - ence
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Suffixes a letter, syllable, or group of syllables added at the end of a word or word base
-al & -ial of; like; relating to; suitable for potential, musical
-ant one who assistant, immigrant
-ate characteristic of; to become officiate, activate
-ence act or state of being occurrence
-er one who; that which boxer, rancher
-esque like picturesque
-ic relating to; characteristic of comic, historic
-ment action or process development
-ment State or quality of being amusement
-ment product or thing instrument
-y characterized by thrifty, frequency