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When you see the suffix -ist in words such as biologist or chemist what does it mean?
First of all, they can -ist in the words biologist or chemist wouldn't be considered as a suffix. If we take away -ist from biologist, it would be biolog. That's not a word. Same with chemist. Technically, -ist means what a person is. For example, if I were a biologist,I would study biology.
What is the suffix for environmentalist?
Environment
Why do some words end with ist and others denoting person end in er like arborist soloist geographer calligrapher?
Because they're are different words all together.Answer:The difference between the suffix -ist and the suffix -er is based on the origin of the word (where it came from). If the word origin is from Greek or Latin the suffix -ist would be used. If the origin of the word is from Old English or Germanic then the suffix -er was used.
What is the suffix to percussion?
ist
What is the suffix for cartoon?
Adding the suffix -ist to cartoon would give you cartoonist, an artist who draws cartoons.
Words that end with the suffix -ist?
motorist and terroist
Words ending with the suffix ist?
scientist geologist
What words end with the suffix ist?
Dentist, Pianoist, etc.
What are some words end with the suffix ist?
scientist, dentist, orthodontist, pharmacist, and terrorist
What is the suffix of pianist?
The suffix here would be -ist, meaning "one who does (something)."
When you see the suffix -ist in words such as biologist or chemist what does it mean?
First of all, they can -ist in the words biologist or chemist wouldn't be considered as a suffix. If we take away -ist from biologist, it would be biolog. That's not a word. Same with chemist. Technically, -ist means what a person is. For example, if I were a biologist,I would study biology.
What is the suffix for analyst?
The suffix for analyst is -ist.
What is the suffix for environmentalist?
Environment
Why do some words end with ist and others denoting person end in er like arborist soloist geographer calligrapher?
Because they're are different words all together.Answer:The difference between the suffix -ist and the suffix -er is based on the origin of the word (where it came from). If the word origin is from Greek or Latin the suffix -ist would be used. If the origin of the word is from Old English or Germanic then the suffix -er was used.
What is the suffix to percussion?
ist
What suffix is for spontaneous?
Ist
What is the suffix for cartoon?
Adding the suffix -ist to cartoon would give you cartoonist, an artist who draws cartoons.
