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Suffix

Suffix has meanings in linguistics and nomenclature.

Linguistics

In linguistics, a suffix is an affix that succeeds the morphemes to which it can attach.

Example: establish (verb) + -ment (suffix) —> establishment (noun). (See derivation and also the list of English suffixes.)

Nomenclature

  • A suffix is a style at the end of a person's name which gives additional identifying information about the person. These may be academic, professional, honorary or social.

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Last updated: 05-06-2005 14:23:27