Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tude
Noun suffix
tjuːd
Definition
A suffix used to form nouns that denote a state or condition.
Examples
- Solitude: the state of being alone.
- Magnitude: the size or extent of something.
- Attitude: a settled way of thinking or feeling about something.
Meaning
The suffix ‘tude’ is added to adjectives and refers to a quality or state related to the adjective it follows. It is often used in forming abstract nouns.
Synonyms
- State
- Quality
- Condition
