What was the nylon word ment for?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Nylon is the name of a synthetic fibre, used in making clothing, rope, parachutes and other stuff. The name doesn't mean anything, but was chosen to have a similar ending to "cotton", another fibre.

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∙ 13y ago

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What is an antonym for the word ment?

"Ment" is a suffix, it is not a complete word.

Is ment a word?

'ment' as a 'stand alone' word is NOT in the English Language. If forms a suffix to other words, e.g. ' Government. However, if you want to know something then it is spelled as 'meant'.

Is -ment as in document a root word?

No,-ment is a suffix.

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What is the suffix of the word govern?

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Is the word equipment a compound word?

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