Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ior

Suffix
/ˈaɪ.ɔːr/
Definition
A suffix used to form adjectives and nouns, indicating a relation or connection.
Examples
  • superior
  • interior
  • junior
  • senior
Meaning
In English, ‘ior’ is commonly used as a part of various words that signify a tendency or characteristic, often related to comparative forms.
Synonyms
  • better
  • inner
  • younger
  • older