Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ation
Suffix
/ˈeɪʃən/
Definition
A suffix used in English to form nouns that typically indicate an action or resulting state.
Examples
- Creation: The act of bringing something into existence.
- Transportation: The process of moving goods or people from one place to another.
- Registration: The action of signing up or enrolling for something.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ation’ is often added to verbs to create nouns that describe the act of doing something or the result of that action.
Synonyms
- -tion (as in ‘action’, ‘motion’)
- -ing (in certain contexts)
- Result (related to outcome nouns)
