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suffix
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: suffixespast: suffixedpp: suffixeding: suffixing
This term is primarily used in linguistics and computer science to describe additions that modify the meaning or function of a base unit. It carries a technical, analytical tone and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing grammar or coding.
Countable when referring to a specific linguistic element like -ing or -ed. Uncountable when discussing the general process of suffixation in language evolution.