Common Suffixes

These flashcards cover common suffixes, their meanings, and examples to aid in understanding and memorization.

The plural ending for certain nouns is __.

-a

The suffix __ indicates the quality of being able to be or having to be.

-ability/-ibility

An example of an adjective that means 'having the quality mentioned' is __.

-able/-ible

To behave in a manner of having the quality mentioned can be expressed with the suffix __.

-ably/-ibly

The suffix __ can denote the result of an action, such as 'breakage'.

-age

A person addicted to something can be referred to as a __.

-aholic/-oholic

The term 'magical' uses the suffix __, meaning 'connected with'.

-al/-ical

Items connected with a particular area of activity or interest can be denoted with the suffix __.

-alia

The suffix __ indicates the action, state, or condition of something.

-ance or -ancy

The state of being expected is referred to as __.

-ancy

A person who does something is often indicated by the suffix __.

-ant

A person who practices humanitarianism can be referred to as a __.

-arian

The adjective for something related to planets is __.

-ary

The suffix __ can mean 'full of' or 'having the quality of'.

-ate

An event where a particular activity is performed for a long time to raise money is called a __.

-athon

The process of becoming something is indicated by the suffix __.

-ation/-ition

A person or thing that performs an action can be called a __.

-ator

Devices for measuring things can be referred to as __ devices.

-scopic

Someone who strongly dislikes something is referred to as a __.

-phobe

The adjective describing someone who has a strong desire for power is __.

-hungry

The suffix __ signifies someone with a particular occupation or role.

-monger

The term for a person or thing that raises money is __.

-raiser

The suffix __ suggests something is likely to experience a particular issue more often than usual.

-prone