单词 | suffix |
释义 | suffix/ˈsʌfɪks![]() noun 1A morpheme added at the end of a word to form a derivative (e.g. -ation, -fy, -ing, -itis).But the Eskimoan language group uses an extraordinary system of multiple, recursively addable derivational suffixes for word formation called postbases....
2 Mathematics another term for subscript.One has to understand the problems that faced Bézout for he did not have our simple suffix notation to denote the unknowns by x 1, x 2, x 3,… nor could he even label his equations with a suffix notation. verb /səˈfɪks ![]() Append (something), especially as a suffix.Some nouns contain the Old Norse suffixed definite article (i)nn: croopan trunk of the body, fyandin the devil, knorin boat, and the Shetland sea-terms birten fire, hestin horse, monen moon, and sulin sun....
Derivativessuffixation
OriginLate 18th century (as a noun): from modern Latin suffixum, neuter past participle (used as a noun) of Latin suffigere, from sub- 'subordinately' + figere 'fasten'. |
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