Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ity
Suffix
/ˈɪti/
Definition
A suffix used to form nouns indicating a state, condition, or quality.
Examples
- Activity: The state of being active.
- Electricity: The quality of being electric.
- Ability: The quality of being able to do something.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ity’ is added to adjectives to create nouns that express a particular quality or state.
Synonyms
- State
- Condition
- Quality
