Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ness
Suffix
/nɛs/
Definition
A suffix used to form nouns indicating a state, condition, or quality.
Examples
- Happiness – the state of being happy.
- Sadness – the state of being sad.
- Kindness – the quality of being kind.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ness’ conveys the idea of a particular state or quality associated with an adjective.
Synonyms
- Quality
- State
- Condition
