Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sion
Suffix
/ˈsɪən/
Definition
A suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state (a process, condition, or result).
Examples
- Admission: The act of allowing someone to enter.
- Expansion: The process of increasing in size or volume.
- Decision: The act of making a choice or judgment.
Meaning
The term ‘sion’ is often used to denote a process or condition derived from a verb, typically indicating the action or result of that verb.
Synonyms
- -tion
- ing
- ment