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Definitions for Suffix

[1] Grammar . an affix that follows the element to which it is added, as -ly in kindly.
[2] something added to the end of something else.
[3] Grammar . to add as a suffix.
[4] to affix at the end of something.
[5] to fix or put under.
[6] to admit a suffix.
[7] to add a suffix.
[8] grammar an affix that follows the stem to which it is attached, as for example -s and -ness in dogs and softness Compare prefix (def. 1)
[9] anything that is added at the end of something else
[10] (tr) grammar to add (a morpheme) as a suffix to the end of a word
[11] (tr) to add (something) at the end of a sentence, comment, or piece of writing

Words related to Suffix

addition, appendix, postfix

Words nearby Suffix

suffice it to say, sufficiency, sufficient, sufficient condition, sufficient reason, suffix, sufflate, suffocate, suffocative goiter, suffolk, suffolk punch

Origin of Suffix

1595–1605; < New Latin suffixum, noun use of neuter of Latin suffixus (past participle of suffīgere to attach on top of), equivalent to suf- suf- + fixus (see fix)

Other words from Suffix

suf·fix·al [suhf -ik-suh  l, suh -fik -] /ˈsʌf ɪk səl, səˈfɪk-/ , adjective
suf·fix·a·tion [suhf-ik-sey -shuh  n] /ˌsʌf ɪkˈseɪ ʃən/ , suf·fix·ion [suh -fik -shuh  n] /səˈfɪk ʃən/ , noun
un·suf·fixed , adjective

Word origin for Suffix

C18: from New Latin suffixum, from Latin suffixus fastened below, from suffīgere, from sub- + fīgere to fasten

Synonyms for Suffix

addition, appendix, postfix