|
|
Definition of -ine
1. Suffix. (context chiefly _ non-productive) of or pertaining to, like: ''asinine''; ''marine''. ¹
2. Suffix. (chemistry) (non-gloss definition Used to form names of basic substances or halogens) ¹
3. Suffix. (context non-productive) feminine nouns: ''heroine''. ¹
4. Suffix. (context non-productive) given names or titles: ''Clementine'', ''landgravine''. ¹
5. Suffix. commercial material: ''glassine''. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of -ine
| -ier -ies -iferous -ification -iform -ify -ile -illion -ily -imundo | -in -in' -in-law -incher -inda -ine (current term) -ineae -ing -ington -ino | -inæ -ion -iot -iour -ious -isation -ise -ish -ism -ist |
Other Resources:
