Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ia
Suffix
/iː.ə/
Definition
A suffix used in the formation of nouns and is often used in medical and scientific terminology.
Examples
- Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lungs.
- Insomnia refers to the inability to sleep.
- Media relates to various means of communication.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ia’ is used to indicate a condition or state, particularly in medicine (e.g., pneumonia, insomnia).
Synonyms
- Condition
- State