Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ence

Suffix
/ɛns/
Definition
A suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or quality.
Examples
  • Independence: The state of being independent.
  • Confidence: The quality of being certain about something.
  • Existence: The state of being real or living.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ence’ is commonly used at the end of words to denote the state, quality, or condition of something.
Synonyms
  • Quality
  • State
  • Condition