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In Grammar , a suffix — a form of Affix — follows the Morpheme to which it attaches. Suffixes can be Inflection al or Derivational . An inflectional suffix is sometimes called a desinence. The Free Online Dictionary SUFFIXES IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Suffixes appear as additions at the end of a word or at the end of part of a word. Suffixes used in English frequently have Greek , French , or Latin origins. FUNCTIONS Grammatical function A suffix can have a grammatical ( Derivational or Inflectional ) function. In this example: :The weather forecaster said it would be clear today, but I can't see clearly at all. The suffix ''-ly'' modifies the Root -word ''clear'' to make it from an Adjective into an Adverb . Semantic function Alternatively, a suffix can have a semantic function. In this example: :The weather forecaster said it would be clear today, but I think it's more like clearish! the suffix ''-ish'' modifies the root-word ''clear'', changing its meaning to "clear, but not very clear". REFERENCES ''' |
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