Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
urgy
suffix
/ˈɜːr.ɡi/
Definition
A suffix used in nouns to denote a state, condition, or process, often related to a specific field or activity.
Examples
- In ‘surgery’, it refers to a field related to medical practices.
- ‘Alchemy’ refers to a process in the transformation of materials.
- ‘Energy’ relates to the capacity to do work in physics.
Meaning
The term ‘urgy’ is used to describe a particular practice or system related to a specific discipline, particularly in scientific and academic contexts. It often indicates the study or systematization of something.
Synonyms
- system
- practice
- study
