Suffixs -ness and -ment

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What does the suffix -ness mean?

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The suffix -ness means 'the state of being.'

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What does the suffix -ment mean?

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The suffix -ment means 'the result of' or 'the action of.'

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What is an example of a word with the suffix -ness?

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Happiness is an example of a word with the suffix -ness.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix -ment?

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Encouragement is an example of a word with the suffix -ment.

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What does the word happiness mean?

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Happiness means 'the state of being happy.'

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What does the word encouragement mean?

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Encouragement means 'the act of giving support or confidence to someone.'

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Can suffixes change the meaning of a root word?

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Yes, suffixes can change the meaning or purpose of the root word.

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What is the root word of happiness?

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The root word of happiness is 'happy.'

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What is the root word of encouragement?

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The root word of encouragement is 'encourage.'

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Is the word 'happyness' correct?

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No, the correct spelling is 'happiness.'