Suffixes

What does the suffix -ate mean? (ex. animate)

• to create

• to destroy

• become

• to enhance

What does the suffix -less mean? (ex. helpless)

• with

• full of

• without

• lacking

What does the suffix -ment mean? (ex. disappointment)

• a. process of

• b. act of, result of

• c. state of being

• d. quality of

What does the suffix -est mean? (ex. tallest)

• the least or to the lowest degree

• the most or to the highest degree

• a comparative form of an adjective

• a superlative form of a noun

What does the suffix -ous mean? (ex. joyous)

• full of, having the quality of

• lacking, devoid of

• small, insignificant

• related to, pertaining to

What does the suffix -y mean? (ex. happy)

• characterized by or filled with

• having a negative connotation

• pertaining to a specific location

• indicating a state of being

What do the suffixes -ify, -fy mean? (ex. magnify)

• to reduce or lessen

• to make or become

• to analyze or dissect

• to combine or merge

What does the suffix -ing mean? (ex. running)

• past

• present

• future

• conditional

What does the suffix -ity mean? (ex. activity)

• the state or quality of

• a type of activity

• a measure of intensity

• a form of identity

What does the suffix -ward mean? (ex. backward)

• in the direction of

• away from

• in opposition to

• at a distance from