Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ance
Suffix
æns
Definition
A suffix used in English to form nouns that denote a state, quality, or action.
Examples
- Grievance: The state of feeling unhappy or dissatisfied about something.
- Performance: The act of carrying out a task or function.
- Attendance: The act of being present at a place, especially at an event or gathering.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ance’ is commonly added to verbs to create nouns that represent the action or process of the verb, or the state resulting from that action.
Synonyms
- State
- Quality
- Action
