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These suffixes are used with nouns and verbs to form adjectives:
-able (capable of)
-ac / -ic (of, pertaining to)
-al (pertaining to)
-ant / -ent (having or full of)
-ary (connected with)
-escent (becoming)
-fic (having or creating)
-iferous (having, bearing)
-ive (pertaining to)
-oid (like)
-ose (full of)
-ous, also -acious, -icious (full of)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoAdjective forming suffixes are endings that are attached to other words to make them into adjectives. This is known in linguistics as "adjectivalization." Some common adjective suffixes for nouns are -ary, -al, -ic, -ful, -ical, -ly, -ish, -like, -less, -y, and -ous. Some common adjective suffixes for verbs are -able, -ant, -ible, -ing, -ed, -ive, and -en.
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∙ 14y agoYes. Beautiful can become the adverb beautifully. Hungry can become hungrily. In these cases, adding -ly changes an adjective into an adverb.
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What is the difference between regular adjectives and irregular adjectives?
the most common difference is that irregular adjectives are those adjectives that do not use suffixes "er" for comparative and "est" for superlative for example: the adjective "bad" it does not use the suffixes "er" and "est" but rather it form its comparative as "worse" and its superlative as "worst". it doesn't use the suffixes "er" and "est" unlike regular adjectives.
What is a suffix used to compare three things?
The suffixes -er and -est are added to adjectives or describing words to compare things.
Are -s and -es considered suffixes?
Yes, an -s and -es are suffixes at the end of a base word, used to form plural nouns. Examples: suffix, suffixes noun, nouns
Is not a pronoun?
No, it is NOT.The word not is an adverb used to create a negative form for adjectives and adverbs.
What is the suffix for wash?
Suffixes added to the noun or verb "wash" include: -able to form the adjective washable (noun washability) -ing to form the present participle washing (noun, noun adjunct, verb) -er to form the noun washer (fastener, appliance, person) -y to form the rarely-seen adjectives washy, washier, washiest (noun washiness)
What is the difference between regular adjectives and irregular adjectives?
the most common difference is that irregular adjectives are those adjectives that do not use suffixes "er" for comparative and "est" for superlative for example: the adjective "bad" it does not use the suffixes "er" and "est" but rather it form its comparative as "worse" and its superlative as "worst". it doesn't use the suffixes "er" and "est" unlike regular adjectives.
adjectives that are suffixes?
indolent , ludicrous , indefatigable
When to use ent or ant suffixes?
The suffixes -ent and -ant are used to turn verbs into adjectives or nouns. Some examples are defendant, contestant, ancient, efficient, and adolescent.
Suffixes can change adjectives to adverbs yes or no?
yes
Why is the suffix armless and legless not accepted in English?
They are not suffixes, they are adjectives.
The word elements used to form medical words are?
Root words, prefixes, and suffixes are the elements used to form medical words. Prefixes are added to the beginning of a root word, and suffixes are added to the end. These elements can modify the meaning of the root word to create specific medical terms.
What is the plural possessive of suffix?
The plural form is suffixes. The plural possessive is suffixes'.
What suffixes is not often used to form an adjectivefrom a noun- ese-iac -ist-est?
iac
What is a suffix used to compare three things?
The suffixes -er and -est are added to adjectives or describing words to compare things.
What part of speech uses est?
The suffix -est is used to form the superlative form of adjectives.
Can an adjectives be pluarl?
No. Adjectives are normally undeclinable. They may take a plural form only when used as nouns, as in the sentence: The reds outnumber the blues.
Are -s and -es considered suffixes?
Yes, an -s and -es are suffixes at the end of a base word, used to form plural nouns. Examples: suffix, suffixes noun, nouns
