Both -able and -ible mean to be able or capable. For example:
-si and -ble are the suffixes of irresponsible
Adjective
defective, defected, defecting,defects,defectable,
use able and ible
ible is the affix and not able to belive
-si and -ble are the suffixes of irresponsible
Adjective
-able (or -ible)
There are several different suffixes that are currently used in the English language. Some of these include able, ible, acy, and cy.
The prefix "ible" means "capable of" or "able to be." It is commonly added to verbs to form adjectives that describe the ability or potential to do something.
Breaking down the word "indestructible," we can see that "in-" is a prefix meaning "not," "de-" is a prefix meaning "opposite of," and "-ible" is a suffix meaning "capable of." Therefore, "indestructible" can be defined as "not capable of being destroyed." By understanding the meanings of these roots, prefixes, and suffixes, we can analyze unfamiliar words and derive their definitions based on the building blocks of the word.
Some good suffixes for a 6th grader to learn are -ful (like colorful), -less (like fearless), -able (like comfortable), and -ness (like happiness). These suffixes are common and can help expand vocabulary and understanding of word meanings.
There are hundreds of words end in ible and able. However, there are no words in the English language that begin with the letter y and end in ible or able.
Words ending in "-able" are usually suitable for converting a verb into an adjective (e.g., readable, drinkable), while words ending in "-ible" are often used to convert a noun into an adjective (e.g., legible, visible). Both suffixes generally mean capable of or worthy of.
The suffix -iable means "capable of" or "able to be." When added to a word, it indicates that the base word can undergo a particular action or process.
Some examples of suffixes are "-ly" (quickly), "-able" (movable), and "-ness" (happiness). These are added to the end of a base word to modify its meaning.
Adjective 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.