How do you define Suffix? What is a Suffix? An ideal free Educational Resource for Teachers, Students, Colleges and Schools for English Grammar terminology, other parts of speech and Literary Terms. The meaning is as follows:
Definition of Suffix
English Grammar Definition: A term for fixing one or more letters or syllables to the end of a word to modify its signification
Examples: End a word with 'ish' as in selfish, foolish, tallish End a word with 'less' as in useless, careless
What is the origin of the word? The word derives from the Latin word 'Suffixesus' meaning 'to fasten on - to affix'. The plural of the word is: Suffixes.
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