What does suffix mean?

The suffix is a part of the word that’s added to the end of a word, sometimes to make it plural, other times to show an abbreviation. For example, the plural of cake is cakes, while the plural of boy is boys. The suffixes -cia, -ness, and -ble are examples of combining words.

What do the suffix N?

A phone number ending in "N" refers to a cell phone. In the early days of cell phones, this suffix denoted a pay-as-you-go plan. It's also used for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) who rent the use of a network from a larger carrier.

What does the suffix mean in Spanish?

The suffixes in Spanish can indicate the grammatical gender, plural form, or possessive case of a noun. This article will discuss the possessive case. If you want to learn more about the other meanings of the suffixes in Spanish, check out our other articles.

What is a silent suffix meaning?

Silent suffixes are words ending in a silent letter or sound. For example, the silent e, o, and y all end silent suffixes. There are also some silent single letters as well as silent consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) combinations. Silent e, o, and y are the most common silent suffixes.

What was the first silent suffix?

The first silent suffix was the -ium suffix. It was first used in Latin in the 16th century to create new words. It comes from the Latin -ium, which means belonging to. It was used to create new names for planets, chemical elements, and even diseases.