Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ition

Noun suffix
/ˈɪʃən/
Definition
A suffix used in English to form nouns indicating an action or a result.
Examples
  • Condition
  • Transition
  • Definition
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Meaning
The suffix ‘-ition’ is added to verbs to indicate the action of the verb or the result of that action.
Synonyms
  • -ion
  • -ation
  • -ment
  • -ing