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That usually changes the tense of a word. For example, the -tion or -sion suffixes are used to change verbs to nouns (act --> action).

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When a suffix is added to a word root, it forms a new word known as a derivative or inflected form. The suffix changes the original word's meaning or function, such as indicating tense, number, or gender.

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