Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sion

Suffix
/ˈsɪən/
Definition
A suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state (a process, condition, or result).
Examples
  • Admission: The act of allowing someone to enter.
  • Expansion: The process of increasing in size or volume.
  • Decision: The act of making a choice or judgment.
Meaning
The term ‘sion’ is often used to denote a process or condition derived from a verb, typically indicating the action or result of that verb.
Synonyms
  • -tion
  • ing
  • ment