Commonly used Suffixes

Front

Suffix meaning "reminiscent of/similar to"

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-esque (e.g., picturesque, statuesque, burlesque)

Front

Suffix meaning "condition of"

Back

-ment (e.g., argument, endorsement, punishment)

Front

Suffix meaning "pertaining to"

Back

-al, -ic, -ical (e.g., emotional, regional, musical, mythic, domestic)

Front

Suffix meaning "notable for"

Back

-ful (e.g., fanciful, resentful, woeful, doubtful)

Front

Suffix meaning "doctrine, belief"

Back

-ism (e.g., communism, narcissism, skepticism)

Front

Suffix meaning "capable of being"

Back

-able, -ible (e.g., edible, presentable, abominable, credible)

Front

Suffix meaning "characterized by"

Back

-ous (e.g., nutritious, portentous, studious, hasty, smelly)

Front

Suffix meaning "the act of"

Back

-tion (e.g., action, creation, education)

Front

Suffix meaning "one who"

Back

-er, -or (e.g., teacher, actor, creator)

Front

Suffix meaning "full of"

Back

-y (e.g., sunny, rainy, messy)