Root | Meaning | Examples |
acer, acid, acri | bitter, sour, sharp | acerbic, acidity, acrid, acrimony |
acu | sharp | acute, acupuncture, accurate |
ag, agi, ig, act | do, move, go | agent, agenda, agitate, navigate, ambiguous, action |
ali, allo, alter | other | alias, alibi, alien, alloy, alter, alter ego, altruism |
alt(us) | high, deep | altimeter, altitude |
am, amor | love, liking | amiable, amorous, enamoured |
Anni, annu, enni | year | anniversary, annually, centennial |
anthrop | man | anthropology, misanthrope, philanthropy |
anti(co) | old | antique, antiquated, antiquity |
arch | chief, first, rule | archangel, architect, archaic, monarchy, matriarchy, patriarchy, Archeozoic era |
aster, astr | star | aster, asterisk, asteroid, astronomy, astronaut |
aud, aus | hear, listen | audiology, auditorium, audio, audition, ausculate |
aug, auc | increase | augur, augment, auction |
auto, aut | self | automobile, autograph, automatic |
belli | war | rebellion, belligerent, casus belli, bellicose |
bibl | book | Bible, bibliography, bibliomania |
bio | life | biology, biometrics, biome, biosphere |
brev | short | abbreviate, brief |
cad, cas | to fall | cadaver, cadence, cascade |
calor | heat | calorie, caloric, calorimeter |
cap, cip, cept | take | capable, intercept, forceps, capture, except, reciprocate |
capit, capt | head | decapitate, capital, captain, caption |
carn | flesh | carnivorous, incarnate, reincarnation, carnal |
caus, caut | burn, heat | caustic, cauldron, cauterize |
cause, cuse, cus | cause, motive | because, excuse, accusation |
ced, ceed, cede, cess | move, yield, go, surrender | procedure, proceed, cede, concede, recede, precede, accede, success |
cenetri | center | concentric, centrifugal, centripetal, eccentric |
chrom | color | chrome, chromosome, polychrome, chromatic |
chron | time | chronology, chronometer, synchronize |
cide, cise | cut down, kill | homicide, exorcise, germicide, incision, scissors |
cit | call, start | incite, citation, cite |
civ | citizen | civic, civil, civilian, civilization |
clam, claim | cry out | exclamation, clamor, proclamation, reclamation, acclaim |
clud, clus, claus | shut | include, conclude, recluse, claustrophobia, occlusion, occult |
cognoac, gnosi | know | recognize, prognosis, cognoscenti, incognito, agnostic |
cord, cor, cardi | heart | cordial, concord, discord, courage, encourage |
corp | body | corporation, corporal punishment, corpse, corpulent, corpus luteum |
cosm | universe, world | cosmos, microcosm, cosmopolitan, cosmonaut |
crat, cracy | rule | autocrat, aristocrat, theocracy, technocracy |
crea | create | creature, recreation, creation |
cred | believe | creed, credo, credence, credit, credulous, incredulous, incredible |
cresc, cret, crease, cru | rise, grow | crescendo, concrete, increase, decrease, accrue |
crit | separate, choose | critical, criterion, hypocrite |
cur, curs | run | current, concurrent, concur, incur, recur, occur, courier, precursor, cursive |
cura | care | curator, curative, manicure |
cycl, cyclo | wheel, circular | Cyclops, unicycle, bicycle, cyclone, cyclic |
deca | ten | decade, decalogue, decathlon, decahedron |
dem | people | democracy, demography, epidemic |
dent, dont | tooth | dental, denture, orthodontist, periodontal |
derm | skin | hypodermic, dermatology, epidermis, taxidermy |
dict | say, speak | dictation, dictionary, dictate, dictator, Dictaphone, edict, predict, verdict, contradict, benediction |
doc, dokein | teach | doctrine, indoctrinate, document, dogma, dogmatic |
domin | master | dominate, dominion, predominant, domain |
don | give | donate, condone |
dorm | sleep | dormant, dormitory |
dox | opinion, praise | orthodox, heterodox, paradox, doxology |
drome | run, step | syndrome (run together), hippodrome (place where horses run) |
duc, duct | lead | induce, seduce (lead aside), produce, reduce |
dura | hard, lasting | durable, duration, endure |
dynam | power | dynamo, dynamic, dynamite, hydrodynamics |
endo | within | endorse, endocardial, endoskeletal, endoskeleton, endosperm |
equi | equal | equinox, equilibrium, equipoise |
erg | work | energy, erg, allergy, ergometer, ergograph, ergophobia |
fac, fact, fic, fect | do, make | factory, fact, manufacture, amplification, confection |
fall, fals | deceive | fallacy, falsify, fallacious |
fer | bear, carry | ferry, coniferous, fertile, defer, infer, refer, transfer |
fid, fide, feder(is) | faith, trust | confidante, fidelity, confident, infidelity, infidel, federal, confederacy, semper fi |
fila, fili | thread | filigree, filament, filter, filet, filibuster |
fin | end, ended, finished | final, finite, finish, confine, fine, refine, define, finale |
fix | fix | fix, fixation, fixture, affix, prefix, suffix |
flex, flect | bend | flex, reflex, flexible, flexor, inflexibility, reflect, deflect |
flu, fluc, fluv | flowing | influence, fluid, flue, flush, fluently, fluctuate |
form | form, shape | form, uniform, conform, formulary, perform, formal, formula |
fort, forc | strong | fort, fortress, fortify, forte, fortitude |
fract, frag | break | fracture, infraction, fragile, fraction, refract |
gam | marriage | bigamy, monogamy, polygamy |
gastr (o) | stomach | gastric, gastronomic, gastritis, gastropod |
gen | birth, race, produce | genesis, genetics, eugenics, genealogy, generate, genetic, antigen, pathogen |
geo | earth | geometry, geography, geocentric, geology |
germ | vital part | germination, germ, germane |
gest | carry, bear | congest, gestation |
gloss, glot | tongue | glossary, polyglot, epiglottis |
glu, glo | lump, bond, glue | glue, agglutinate, conglomerate |
grad, gress | step, go | grade, gradual, graduate, progress, graduated, egress |
graph, gram | write, written | graph, graphic, autograph, photography, graphite, telegram |
grat | pleasing | congratulate, gratuity, grateful, ingrate |
grav | heavy, weighty | grave, gravity, aggravate, gravitate |
greg | herd | gregarious, congregation, segregate, gregarian |
hypn | sleep | hypnosis, hypnotherapy |
helio | sun | heliograph, heliotrope, heliocentric |
hema, hemo | blood | hemorrhage, hemoglobin, hemophilia, hemostat |
here, hes | stick | adhere, cohere, cohesion, inherent, hereditary |
hetero | different | heterogeneous, heterosexual, heterodox |
homo | same | homogeneous, homonym, homogenize |
hum, human | earth, ground, man | humus, exhume, humane |
hydr, hydra, hydro | water | dehydrate, hydrant, hydraulic, hydraulics, hydrogen, hydrophobia |
ignis | fire | ignite, igneous, ignition |
ject | throw | deject, inject, project, eject, interject |
join, junct | join | adjoining, enjoin, juncture, conjunction, injunction, conjunction |
juven | young | juvenile, rejuvenate |
lau, lav, lot, lut | wash | launder, lavatory, lotion, ablution, dilute |
leg | law | legal, legislate, legislature, legitimize |
levi | light | alleviate, levitate, levity |
liber, liver | free | liberty, liberal, liberalize, deliverance |
liter | letters | literary, literature, literal, alliteration, obliterate |
loc, loco | place | locality, allocate, locomotion |
log, logo, ology | word, study, speech | catalog, prologue, dialogue, logogram (symbol representing a word), zoology |
loqu, locut | talk, speak | eloquent, loquacious, colloquial, circumlocution |
luc, lum, lus, lun | light | translucent, luminary, luster, luna (moon goddess) |
macr-, macer | lean | emaciated, meager |
magn | great | magnify, magnificent, magnanimous, magnate, magnitude, magnum |
man | hand | manual, manage, manufacture, manacle, manicure, manifest, maneuver, emancipate |
mand | command | mandatory, remand, mandate |
mania | madness | mania, maniac, kleptomania, pyromania |
mar, mari, mer | sea, pool | marine, marsh, maritime, mermaid |
matri | mother | matrimony, maternal, matriarchate, matron |
medi | half, middle, between, halfway | mediate, medieval, Mediterranean, mediocre, medium |
mega | great | megaphone, megalopolis, megacycle (a million cycles), megaton |
mem | remember | memo, commemoration, memento, memoir, memorable |
meter | measure | meter, voltammeter, barometer, thermometer |
micro | small | microscope, microfilm, microcard, microwave, micrometer |
migra | wander | migrate, emigrant, immigrate |
mit, miss | send | emit, remit, submit, admit, commit, permit, transmit, omit, intermittent, mission, missile |
mob, mot, mov | move | mobile, motionless, motor |
mon | warn, remind | monument, admonition, monitor, premonition |
mor, mort | mortal, death | mortal, immortal, mortality, mortician, mortuary |
morph | form | amorphous, dimorphic, metamorphosis, morphology |
multi | many, much | multifold, multilingual, multiped, multiply |
nat, nasc | to be from, to spring forth | innate, natal, native, renaissance |
neo | new | Neolithic, nuveau riche, neologism, neophyte, neonate |
neur | nerve | neuritis, neuropathic, neurologist, neural, neurotic |
nom | law, order | autonomy, astronomy, gastronomy, economy |
nomen, nomin | name | nomenclature, nominate, ignominious |
nov | new | novel, renovate, novice, nova, innovate |
nox, noc | night | nocturnal, equinox, noctilucent |
numer | number | numeral, numeration, enumerate, innumerable |
numisma | coin | numismatics |
oligo | few, little | Oligocene, oligosaccharide, oligotrophic, oligarchy |
omni | all, every | omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, omnivorous |
onym | name | anonymous, pseudonym, antonym, synonym |
oper | work | operate, cooperate, opus |
ortho | straight, correct | orthodox, orthodontist, orthopedic, unorthodox |
pac | peace | pacifist, pacify, pacific ocean |
paleo | old | Paleozoic, Paleolithic, paleomagnetism, paleopsychology |
pan | all | Pan-American, pan-African, panacea, pandemonium (place of all the demons), |
pater, patr | father | paternity, patriarch, patriot, patron, patronize |
path, pathy | feeling, suffering | pathos, sympathy, antipathy, apathy, telepathy |
ped, pod | foot | pedal, impede (get feet in a trap), pedestrian, centipede, tripod, podiatry, antipode |
pedo | child | orthopedic, pedagogue, pediatrics |
pel, puls | drive, urge | compel, dispel, expel, repel, propel, pulse, impulse, pulsate, compulsory, expulsion, repulsive |
pend, pens, pond | hang, weigh | pendant, pendulum, suspend, appendage, pensive |
phage | eat | macrophage, bacteriophage |
phil | love | philosophy, philanthropy, philharmonic, bibliophile |
phlegma | inflammation | phlegm, phlegmatic |
phobia, phobos | fear | phobia, claustrophobia, acrophobia, aquaphobia, ergophobia, homophobia |
phon | sound | phonograph, phonetic, symphony, homophone, euphonious |
photo | light | photograph, photoelectric, photogenic, photosynthesis |
plac, plais | please | placid, placebo, placate, complacent |
plu, plur, plus | more | plural, pluralist, plus |
pneuma, pneumon | breath | pneumatic, pneumonia, |
pod (see ped) | ||
poli | city | metropolis, police, politics, Indianapolis, megalopolis, acropolis |
poly | many | polysaccharide, polyandrous, polytheistic |
pon, pos, pound | place, put | postpone, component, opponent, proponent, expose, impose, deposit, posture, position, expound, impound |
pop | people | population, populous, popular |
port | carry | porter, portable, transport, report, export, import, support, transportation |
portion | part, share | portion, proportion |
pot | power | potential, potentate, impotent |
prehendere | seize, grasp | apprehend, comprehend, comprehensive, prehensile |
prim, prime | first | primacy, prima donna, primitive, primary, primal, primeval |
proto | first | prototype, protocol, protagonist, protozoan, Proterozoic, protoindustrial |
psych | mind, soul | psyche, psychiatry, psychology, psychosis |
punct | point, dot | punctual, punctuation, puncture, acupuncture, punctuation |
reg, recti | straighten | regiment, regular, rectify, correct, direct, rectangle |
ri, ridi, risi | laughter | deride, ridicule, ridiculous, derision, risible |
rog, roga | ask | prerogative, interrogation, derogatory |
rupt | break | rupture, interrupt, abrupt, disrupt, ruptible |
sacr, sanc, secr | sacred | sacred, sacrosanct, sanction, consecrate, desecrate |
salv, salu | safe, healthy | salvation, salvage, salutation |
sat, satis | enough | satient (giving pleasure, satisfying), saturate, satisfy |
sci, scientia | know | science, conscious, omniscient, cognocienti |
scope | see, watch | telescope, microscope, kaleidoscope, periscope, stethoscope |
scrib, script | write | scribe, scribble, inscribe, describe, subscribe, prescribe, manuscript |
sed, sess, sid | sit | sediment, session, obsession, possess, preside, president, reside, subside |
sen | old | senior, senator, senile |
senescere | to grow old | senescence, evanescent |
sent, sens | feel | sentiment, consent, resent, dissent, sentimental, sense, sensation, sensitive, sensory, dissension |
sequ, secu, sue | follow | sequence, consequence, sequel, subsequent, prosecute, consecutive, second, ensue, pursue |
serv | save, serve | servant, service, subservient, servitude, preserve, conserve, reservation, deserve, conservation, observe |
sign, signi | sign, mark, seal | signal, signature, design, insignia, significant |
simil, simul | like, resembling | similar, assimilate, simulate, simulacrum, simultaneous |
sist, sta, stit | stand | assist, persist, circumstance, stamina, status, state, static, stable, stationary, substitute |
solus | alone | solo, soliloquy, solitaire, solitude |
solv, solu | loosen | solvent, solve, absolve, resolve, soluble, solution, resolution, resolute, dissolute |
somnus | sleep | insomnia, somnambulist |
soph | wise | sophomore (wise fool), philosophy, sophisticated |
spec, spect, spic | look | specimen, specific, spectator, spectacle, aspect, speculate, inspect, respect, prospect, retrospective, introspective, expect, conspicuous |
sphere | ball, sphere | sphere, stratosphere, hemisphere, spheroid |
spir | breath | spirit, conspire, inspire, aspire, expire, perspire, respiration |
string, strict | draw tight | stringent, strict, restrict, constrict, boa constrictor |
stru, struct | build | construe (build in the mind, interpret), structure, construct, instruct, obstruct, destruction, destroy |
sume, sump | take, use, waste | consume, assume (to take, to use), sump pump presumption (to take or use before knowing all the facts |
tact, tang, tag, tig, ting | touch | tactile, contact, intact, intangible, tangible, contagious, contiguous |
tele | far | telephone, telegraph, telegram, telescope, television, telephoto, telecast, telepathy |
tempo | time | tempo, temporary, extemporaneously, contemporary, pro tem, temporal |
ten, tin, tain | hold | tenacious, tenant, tenure, untenable, detention, retentive, content, pertinent, continent, obstinate, contain, abstain, pertain, detain |
tend, tent, tens | stretch, strain | tendency, extend, intend, contend, pretend, superintend, tender, extent, tension, pretense |
terra | earth | terrain, terrarium, territory, terrestrial |
test | to bear witness | testament, detest, testimony, attest |
the, theo | God, a god | monotheism, polytheism, atheism, theology |
therm | heat | thermometer, theorem, thermal, thermos bottle, thermostat, hypothermia |
thesis, thet | place, put | antithesis, hypothesis, synthesis, epithet |
tom | cut | atom (not cuttable), appendectomy, tonsillectomy, dichotomy, anatomy |
tort, tors | twist | torture (twisting to inflict pain) retort, extort, distort, contort, torsion, tortuous, torturous |
tox | poison | toxic, intoxicate, antitoxin |
tract, tra | draw, pull | tractor, attract, subtract, tractable, abstract, subtrahend |
tom | cut | atom (not cutable, smallest particle of matter), appendectomy, tonsillectomy, dichotomy, anatomy |
tort, tors | twist | torture (twisting to inflict pain), retort, extort (twist out), distort, contort, torsion |
tox | poison | toxic, intoxicate, antitoxin |
tract, tra | draw, pull | tractor, attract, traction, subtract, tractable, abstract (to draw away), subtrahend (the number to be drawn away from another). |
trib | pay, bestow | tribute, contribute, attribute, retribution, tributary |
turbo | disturb | turbulent, disturb, turbid, turmoil |
typ | type, prototype, typical, typography, typewriter, typology, typify | |
ultima | last | ultimate, ultimatum |
umber, umbraticum | shadow | umbra, penumbra, (take) umbrage, adumbrate |
uni | one | unicorn, unify, university, unanimous, universal |
vac | empty | vacate, vacuum, evacuate, vacation, vacant, vacuous |
vale, vali, valu | strength, worth | equivalent, valiant, validity, evaluate, value, valor |
ven, vent | come | convene, intervene, venue, convenient, avenue, circumvent, invent, convent, venture, event, advent, prevent |
ver, veri | true | very, aver, verdict, verity, verify, verisimilitude |
vert, vers | turn | avert, divert, invert, introvert, convertible, reverse, controversy, versatile |
vic, vicis | change, substitute | vicarious, vicar, vicissitude |
vict, vinc | conquer | victor, evict, convict, convince, invincible |
vid, vis | see | video, evident, provide, providence, visible, revise, supervise, vista, visit, vision |
viv, vita, vivi | alive, life | revive, survive, vivid, vivacious, vitality, vivisection |
voc | call | vocation, avocation, convocation, invocation, evoke, provoke, revoke, advocate, provocative, vocal |
vol | will | malevolent, benevolent, volunteer, volition |
volcan | fire | volcano, vulcanize, Vulcan |
volvo | turn about, roll | revolve, voluble (easily turned about or around or talkative), voluminous, convolution |
vor | eat greedily | voracious, carnivorous, herbivorous, omnivorous, devour |
zo | animal | zoo (short for zoological garden), zoology, zoomorphism (attributing animal form to god), zodiac (circle of animal constellations), protozoan |
Prefix | Meaning | Example |
a, an | without, not | asexual, amoral, anarchy, anhydrous, Anabaptist, anachronism |
ab, abs, a | apart, away from | abnormal, abduct, abductor (muscle), abscission .See ad in Prefixes, |
ad | toward | adhere, adductor (muscle) . See ab in Prefixes section), adumbrate |
agere | act | agent, agency, agenda |
amphi, ambi | round, both sides | amphitheater, amphibian, ambidextrous, ambivalent |
ante | before | antedate, anteroom, antecedent, anterior |
anthro | man | anthropology, anthropomorphic |
anti | against | antipathy, antitank, anticlimax |
aqua | water | aquarium, aqueous |
archaios | ancient | archeology, archetype, archaic, archeozoic |
archos | leader, first, chief | monarchy, oligarchy, anarchy, archetype, architect |
audio | hear | audiophile, audiometer, auditory |
auto | self | automatic, automaton, auto-immune |
bi | two | bi-partisan, bisexual, biennial, binary, bicuspid, bivalve |
bene | well, favorable | benefit, benevolent, benefactor, beneficent |
bible | book | bibliography, Bible, bibliophile |
bio | life | biology, biography, bio-active |
caco | Bad | cacophony |
cide | kill | homicide, parricide, germicidal, ecocide |
circum | around | circumference, circumlocution, circumnavigate |
constitutus | stand | constitution, statute |
corpus | body | corpse, corporeal punishment, corpus callosum |
cracy | rule | democracy, theocrat, technocracy |
credo | belief | credit, (see also roots section) |
demos | people | democracy, demographic |
di | two, double | dimorphism, dicotyledon, diatomic |
dia | across, through | diagonal, dialectic, dialogue, diagnosis |
dis | not, apart | disperse, disinherit, disenfranchise, distend |
dominus | lord | dominant, dominion |
dynasthai | be able | dynamic, dynamo, dynasty, dynamite |
ego | I, self | ego, egomaniac, egocentric, |
epi | upon, over | epidermis, epidemic, epigram, epitaph, epithet, epiphyte, epistasis, epinephrine, epiphysis |
ex | out | exotic, exterior, extraneous, extemporaneous, exophalmic, exogenous, exothermic, exoskeleton |
federis (see also Roots section) | league, pact | federation, confederate |
frater | brother | fraternize, fraternity, fraternal, fratricide |
geo | earth | geology, geography, geocentric, geomancy |
graph (see also Roots section) | write, record | graphic, graphite, graphology, |
hetero | mixed, unlike | heterogeneous, heterosexual, heterodox, heterodont, hetero atom, heterocyclic, heterozygous, |
homo | same, alike | homogeneous, homogenized, homozygous, homolytic fission, Homo sapiens, homonid, homeostasis |
idem | the same | identity, idiopathic, I, individual |
ideo | idea | ideology, ideation, ideal |
idios | one's own | idiom, idiosyncrasy, idiopathic |
in | in | incarcerate, incorporate, inculcate, induction, inductance, indigenous, indicator, inspiration |
in, im | not | incredible, ignoble, inglorious, inhospitable, infinite, infinitesimal, immoral |
inter | between | interact, interstellar, interpret, interstitial |
legis (lex) | law | legal, legislature |
lexis | word | lexicon, lexicography |
liber | free, book | liberty, library, liberal |
locus | place | locality, local, circumlocution |
macro | large | macroeconomics, macroscopic, macrophage |
mania (see Roots section also) | obsession | maniac, Beatlemania |
meter (see Roots section also) | measure | metronome, speedometer, odometer |
micro | small | microscope, micron, micrometer, microorganism |
mittere, mitto (see Roots section also) | send | mission, transmit, remit |
mono | one, single | monocle, monopoly, monogamy, monovalent, monomania, monarchy |
mortis | death | mortician, mortuary, moribund, morbid |
nomen | name | noble, ignominy, nomenclature, nominal |
olig | few | oligarchy, oligopoly |
pater | father | paternal, paternity, patricide |
ped (see Roots section also) | foot | pedestrian, pedal, pedicure, podiatrist |
peri | around | peripatetic, periscope, perineum, peritoneum |
phage (see Roots section also) | eat | phagocyte, phagocytosis |
philo | love | philosophy, philanthropy |
phobos (see Roots section) | ||
phon (see Roots section) | ||
polein | sell | monopoly |
polis (see Roots section also) | city | political, metropolitan |
poly (see Roots section also) | many | polygamy, polyphonic, hoi polloi |
porto | carry | porter, export |
post | after | post script (p.s.), ex post facto, post hoc, post-mortem |
pre | before | premier, preview, premium, prescient |
pro | before, in favor of | project, projectile, |
psyche | mind, soul | psychology |
publicus | people | public, republic, pub, publican |
riparia | river | riparian |
scope | examine | microscope, oscilloscope |
scribo (see Roots section also) | write | transcribe, scribe, script |
solus | alone | solo, solitary |
subter | under, secret | subterfuge, subtle, subaltern, subterranean |
sin (sys before b, p, or m) | together, with | synchronize, symphony, sympathy, syncretic, syncope |
tele | distance | telegraph, telephone, teleology |
trans | across | transport, transcend, transmogrify |
utilis | useful | utility, utilitarian |
vide, visibil, vis | see | video, vision, visible |
Suffix | Meaning | Example |
able, ible | able, capable | capable, agreeable, edible, visible |
ade | result of action | blockade |
age | act of, state of, result of | storage, wreckage, damage |
al | relating to | gradual, manual, natural |
algia | pain | neuralgia, nostalgia, myalgia |
an, ian | native of, relating to | African, riparian, |
ance, ancy | action, process, state | assistance, allowance, defiance |
ary, ery, ory | relating to, quality, place where | aviary, bravery, dormitory |
cian | possessing a specific skill or art | magician, physician, |
cy | action, function | hesitancy, prophecy, normalcy |
cule, ling | very small | molecule, ridicule, animalcule, duckling, sapling |
dom | quality, realm | freedom, kingdom, wisdom |
ee | one who receives the action | refugee, nominee, lessee |
en | made of, to make | silken, frozen, wooden |
ence, ency | action, state of, quality | difference, confidence, urgency, agency |
er, or | one who, that which | baker, miller, professor |
escent | in the process of | adolescent, senescence, putrescence |
ese | a native of, the language of | Javanese, Japanese, Balinese |
esis, osis | action, process, condition | genesis, hypnosis, neurosis, osmosis |
ess | female | goddess, lioness, actress |
et, ette | small one, group | midget, baronet, sextet, lorgnette |
fic | making, causing | scientific, specific |
ful | full of | frightful, careful, helpful |
fy | make | beautify, fortify, simplify |
hood | order, condition, quality | manhood, adulthood |
ic | nature of, like | metallic, acidic, bucolic, simplistic |
ice | condition, state, quality | justice, malice |
id, ide | a thing connected with or belonging to | fluid, fluoride, bromide |
ile | relating to, suited for, capable of | juvenile, senile, purile, missile |
ine | nature of | feminine, genuine, medicine |
ion, sion, tion | act, result, or state of | cancellation, contagion, infection, crenellation |
ish | origin, nature, resembling | foolish, Irish, clownish, impish |
ism | system, manner, condition, characteristic | alcoholism, communism, capitalism, |
ist | one who, that which | artist, dentist, flautist |
ite | nature of, quality of, mineral product | prelate, Mennonite, dynamite, graphite, Israelite |
ity, ty | state of, quality | celebrity, captivity, clarity, poverty |
ive | causing, making | abusive, exhaustive, abortive |
ize, ise | make | emphasize, exercise, bowdlerize, bastardize, idolize, fanaticize |
logy | study, science, theory | biology, anthropology, geology, neurology |
ly | like, manner of | carelessly, fearlessly, hopelessly |
ment | act of, state or, result | containment, contentment, amendment |
ness | state of | carelessness, restlessness |
nomy | law | autonomy, economy, taxonomy |
oid | resembling | asteroid, spheroid, rhomboid, anthropoid |
ous | full of, having | gracious, nervous, pompous, |
ship | state of, office, quality | assistantship, friendship, authorship |
some | like, apt, tending to | lonesome, lissome, threesome, gruesome |
tude | state of, condition of | gratitude, aptitude, multitude |
ure | state of, act, process, rank | culture, literature, rupture, rapture |
ward | in the direction of | eastward, downward, backward |
y | inclined to, tend to | cheery, crafty, faulty |