Definition of -ette

1. Suffix. Used to form nouns meaning a smaller form of something. ¹

2. Suffix. Used to form nouns meaning the female equivalent of. ¹

3. Suffix. Used to form nouns meaning an imitation or substitute of something. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of -ette

-er
-ergic
-ergy
-ery
-es
-esce
-escence
-escent
-ese
-esque
-ess
-esses
-est
-eth
-etic
-ette (current term)
-ex
-ey
-facient
-faction
-ferous
-fest
-fier
-fix
-fold
-ford
-form
-forsaken
-free
-fu

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