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Suffix
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Meanings
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Examples
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-ing
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material made for, activity, result of
an activity
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flooring: a material made for floors
swimming: the activity of swimming or
moving through water
building: the result of making a
structure
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-ion
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condition or action
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abduction: the action of carrying
someone away by force
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-ism
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doctrine, belief, action or conduct
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formalism: a belief in sticking to
prescribed forms or artistic styles
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-ist
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person or member
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podiatrist: a foot doctor
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-ite
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product or part
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graphite: a black material used in
making pencils
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-ity, ty
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state or quality
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lucidity: clear thinking
novelty: something new or unusual
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-ive
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condition
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native: a person born in a specific
place
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-ment
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condition or result
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document: an official paper usually
showing proof or evidence of something
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-ness
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state, condition,
quality
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kindness: the quality
of being kind or nice
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-or
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condition or activity
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valour: bravery, courage
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-ory
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place for, serves for
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territory: an area around a place
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-ship
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status, condition
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relationship: the state being related
or connected to something or someone
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-ure
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act, condition, process, function
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exposure: the quality of being exposed
or unprotected
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-y
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state, condition, result of an
activity
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society: companionship (soci+et+y)
victory: the result of winning
something (vict+or+y)
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