Definition of Suffix

1. Noun. An affix that is added at the end of the word.

Exact synonyms: Postfix
Generic synonyms: Affix, Ending, Termination

2. Verb. Attach a suffix to. "Suffix words"
Generic synonyms: Affix
Antonyms: Prefix
Derivative terms: Suffixation

Definition of Suffix

1. n. A letter, letters, syllable, or syllables added or appended to the end of a word or a root to modify the meaning; a postfix.

2. v. t. To add or annex to the end, as a letter or syllable to a word; to append.

Definition of Suffix

1. to add as a suffix (a form affixed to the end of a root word) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Suffix

suffering
sufferings
suffers
suffete
suffetes
suffice
sufficed
sufficer
sufficers
suffices
sufficiencies
sufficiency
sufficient
sufficiently
sufficing
suffix (current term)
suffixal
suffixation
suffixations
suffixed
suffixes
suffixing
suffixion
suffixions
suffix notation
sufflate
sufflated
sufflates
sufflating
suffocate

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