Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suffix
Noun
/ˈsʌfɪks/
Definition
A suffix is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.
Examples
- In the word ‘happiness,’ the suffix ‘-ness’ indicates a state of being.
- Adding the suffix ‘-ful’ to ‘help’ creates the word ‘helpful.’
Meaning
Suffixes can alter the base word to create a new word with a different meaning or to change tense, form, or part of speech.
Synonyms
- Ending
- Postfix
- AFFIX
