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The suffix -ish means having the character of. This is shown in the word newish.
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Which is the meaning of the suffix -ish in words such as foolish and selfish?
The suffix -ish in words like foolish and selfish implies a quality or tendency toward a certain characteristic. It often indicates a moderate or partial manifestation of the root word's meaning, such as being somewhat like the root word (foolish is like a fool).
What is a prefix for snobbish?
Snobbish does not have a prefix. Although, its suffix, is "ish".
What is the suffix for PIG?
-ish, -let.
What is the suffix for somewhat?
-ish
What is the suffix of the word brackish?
ish
What is the suffix for purple?
The suffix for purple is "-ish," so you could say "purplish" to indicate something that resembles or has qualities of purple.
What is the suffix in bluish?
"ish" is the suffix. When added to the adjective "blue" (the stem in this case) it indicates approximation. Other common use of this suffix can be turning a noun to an adjective, similarly to the suffix "y": "Freak" (noun) + y = "freaky" (adjective) "Freak" (noun) + ish = "freakish" (adjective)
What does louddish in suffix mean?
Louddish itself is not a suffix; the -ish is. It means have the character of.
Suffix about ish?
instant shock disorder
What is the suffix that means sort of or kind of?
-ish
What is the definition of the suffix ish?
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What is the prefix and suffix for the word foolish?
The word foolish has a suffix. The suffix is - ish. The word foolish does not have a prefix.
