A twist in the 'TAIL'of Words.....

Learning words by their ‘SUFFIX’ :

What is Suffix ?

Suffixes  are words that are added at the tail(end) of words to get a new word, and adds more meaning to the word after which the suffix is added. It just makes use of the word, and mak the judgement of the meaning of the words easier. Hence, if we have some idea about commonly used suffixes, then we may be easily able to predict the correct meaning of words.

Here are some of the suffixes that can help understanding the meaning of the words simpler.

1)  SHIP is usually added at tail of word when it comes to describing the ‘position held’.

             Friend-ship : The state of being friends (or friendly).

             Fellow-ship : An association of people who share common beliefs or activities.

             Intern-ship  : holding the position of an intern.

2)  Sion/Tion : is usually added at tail of word when it comes to ‘State of being’.

             Narration : The act of describing incidents or a course of events.

             Station : Proper or designated social situation.

                     Example – The responsibilities of a man in his station needs to be handled carefully.     

             Tension : implies a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

13) CIDE is a suffix when added to word then it becomes something related to ‘Killing’.

Regi-CIDE is killing of king.

Matri-CIDE as defined by words itself, killing of mother.

Uxori-CIDE is a term used to describe killing of a wife by her husband.

 4)    CRACY is usually added at tail of word when it comes to ‘Ruling’.

Aristo-CRACY term is used for a privileged class holding hereditary titles.

Pluto-CRACY is a political system governed by the wealthy people.

Demo-CRACY is nothing but for the people, by the people and of the people.

Mobo-CRACY or ochlo-CRACY comes in picture when a mob is the source of control.

35)ISM is usually added at tail of word when it comes to ‘doctrines or beliefs’.

Dogmat-ismThe practice of asserting one’s opinion arrogantly though the opinion might not hold good
Example: The trade union leader was disliked by many workers because of his dogmatic approach.

Agnostic-ism - A person who does not know whether god exists or not.
Example :  Rahul is neither a theist ( believer in god) nor an atheist ( non-believer in god.) She is an agnostic.

Stoic-ism - A person who is indifferent to both pleasures and pain.

Example  : His stoic attitude helped him remain calm, when he was going through a rough patch.

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