Expertlatin
Commonly used adjective suffixes
| Suffixes forming adjectives | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| -less | Without | Homeless, worthless, hopeless, effortless, meaningless, useless |
| -like | Resembling | Child-like, business-like, mouse-like |
| -ous | Having the characteristic | Delicious, famous, dangerous, enormous, generous |
What is an example of an adjective suffix?
Many adjectives are formed from a base of a different class with a suffix (e.g. -less, -ous). Adjectives can also be formed from other adjectives, especially by the negative prefixes (un-, in- and non-). The most common suffixes are -al, -ent, -ive, -ous, -ful, -less.
What are the characteristics of adjective suffixes?
This suffix is usually attached to base nouns. The adjective will describe being related to the noun or having similar qualities. These suffixes describe capability of or tendency to act in a certain way. The suffix "-able" is most commonly attached to base verbs, while "-ible" can be added to base nouns or verbs.
