AFFIXATION: Suffix Meaning and Examples

Affixation is the addition of an affix to a word.

An affix is a letter or group of letters (with a particular meaning) added to the beginning or end of a word to make a new word.

What is a Suffix?

An affix added at the end of a word is called SUFFIX.

Some suffix examples and meanings

1. -ful (characterized by, full of)

• Hopeful, _________

2. -less (without, lacking)

• Fearless, _________

3. -tion (act or result of)

• Celebration, _________

4. -able/ible (capable of being)

• Readable, _________

5. -ness (state or quality)

• Kindness, _________

6. -ment (action or process)

• Movement, _________

7. -ing (action or process)

• Running, _________

8. -ify (make or become)

• Simplify, _________

9. -ise/ize (make or become)

• Organize, _________

10. -er (indicate a subject or certain quality)

• Teacher, _________