Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acious
Suffix
/ˈeɪʃəs/
Definition
A suffix used to form adjectives indicating a quality or condition.
Examples
- gracious
- audacious
- voracious
Meaning
The suffix ‘acious’ suggests that something possesses a certain quality or characteristic, often with a connotation of being inclined to or having the nature of that quality.
Synonyms
- -ous
- -ive
- -al
