suffix

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsʌfɪks/

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Noun

Singular suffix

Plural suffixes

1. (countable) A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a word. In English this can change the meaning. Also, it can be required by grammar but not change the meaning; this could be to change the tense, the number, or for other reasons.

Related words

• prefix
• affix
• infix