Week #7 Etymology - Suffixes

What does the suffix -al/-ial mean?

• having characteristics of

• having the qualities of

• state of

• without

What does the suffix -ity/-ty mean?

• having characteristics of

• having the qualities of

• state of

• without

What does the suffix -less mean?

• having characteristics of

• having the qualities of

• state of

• without

What does the suffix -ous/-eous/-ious mean?

• having characteristics of

• having the qualities of

• state of

• without

What does the suffix -y mean?

• characterised by

• having the qualities of

• state of

• without

What does the suffix -ment mean?

• characterised by

• having the qualities of

• action or process

• without

What does the suffix -ive/-ative/-itive DO?

• make an adjective into a noun

• make an adverb into an adjective

• make a noun into an adjective

• make an adverb into a noun

Which suffixes have similar meanings?

• -al, -ial

• -ity, -ty

• -ly

• -less

What are the meanings of the prefix and suffix in this word?

• back, again AND action or process

• not, opposite AND characteristic of

• back, again AND without

• with, together AND one who

What are the meanings of the prefix and suffix in this word?

• back, again AND action or process

• not, opposite AND can be done

• not, against AND without

• with, together AND one who