Common Prefixes and Suffixes with Examples

List of Prefixes

40 common prefixes along with examples :

1. A- (meaning "not" or "without"):

• Apathetic

• Amoral

• Atypical

• Asexual

• Asymmetric

• Aseptic

• Achromatic

• Abiotic

• Anomalous

• Anxious

2. Anti- (meaning "against" or "opposite"):

• Antisocial

• Antibiotic

• Anti-inflammatory

• Antifungal

• Antipathy

• Antidote

• Antivirus

• Anticlimax

• Antiseptic

• Antigravity

3. Auto- (meaning "self" or "automatic"):

• Autobiography

• Automobile

• Autopilot

• Autonomy

• Autograph

• Autopsy

• Autodidact

• Autoclave

• Autoregulation

• Autostart

4. Co- (meaning "together" or "with"):

• Cooperation

• Coexist

• Coauthor

• Coordinate

• Copilot

• Coown

• Coeducational

• Cohabit

• Cosign

• Coproduce

5. De- (meaning "reverse" or "remove"):

• Detoxify

• Deactivate

• Devalue

• Demolish

• Decompose

• Defrost

• Depopulate

• Decentralize

• Dehydrate

• Decaffeinate

6. Dis- (meaning "not" or "opposite"):

• Disagree

• Dislike

• Disapprove

• Disobey

• Disappear

• Disarm

• Disengage

• Disconnect

• Discomfort

• Disbelief

7. En- (meaning "cause to" or "make"):

• Enable

• Encourage

• Enlighten

• Enhance

• Engage

• Enrich

• Enlarge

• Enforce

• Enliven

• Entertain

8. Ex- (meaning "former" or "out of"):

• Ex-president

• Ex-girlfriend

• Ex-employee

• Ex-husband

• Ex-student

• Exhale

• Exonerate

• Exfoliate

• Extinguish

• Expel

9. Fore- (meaning "before" or "ahead"):

• Foresee

• Forecast

• Forefront

• Forewarn

• Forefather

• Foreground

• Foremost

• Foreplay

• Foreknowledge

• Foreword

10. In- (meaning "not" or "in" or "into"):

• Inactive

• Inaccurate

• Incomplete

• Indecisive

• Inhale

• Inbound

• Inflexible

• Insert

• Inflate

• Infect

11. Inter- (meaning "between" or "among"):

• Interact

• Intercontinental

• Interpersonal

• Interfere

• Interconnected

• Intervene

• Intercept

• Intermediate

• Intertwine

• Interview

13. Mis- (meaning "wrong" or "incorrect"):

• Misunderstand

• Misbehave

• Mislead

• Misplace

• Mismatch

• Misinterpret

• Misfire

• Misjudge

• Misprint

• Misquote

14. Non- (meaning "not" or "without"):

• Nonexistent

• Nonprofit

• Nonsense

• Nonverbal

• Nondescript

• Nonfiction

• Nonrenewable

• Nonchalant

• Nonessential

• Nonconformist

15. Over- (meaning "excessive" or "above"):

• Overload

• Overcome

• Overreact

• Overestimate

• Overstay

• Overwhelm

• Overpower

• Overindulge

• Overcharge

• Overcomplicate

16. Post- (meaning "after" or "later"):

• Postpone

• Postwar

• Postgraduate

• Postmortem

• Postscript

• Postdate

• Posthumous

• Postpone

• Postnatal

• Postmodern

17. Pre- (meaning "before" or "prior to"):

• Preorder

• Prepay

• Prearrange

• Precook

• Pretest

• Preschool

• Preview

• Precede

• Preempt

• Prehistoric

18. Pro- (meaning "for" or "in favor of"):

• Protect

• Promote

• Proactive

• Propose

• Propel

• Proclaim

• Proponent

• Prosecute

• Provoke

• Profess

19. Re- (meaning "again" or "back"):

• Rebuild

• Reread

• Reconnect

• Reapply

• Revisit

• Reevaluate

• Reconsider

• Reunite

• Recharge

• Reclaim

20. Semi- (meaning "half" or "partial"):

• Semifinal

• Semiconscious

• Semiautomatic

• Semiformal

• Semisoft

• Semidetached

• Semiskilled

• Semiannual

• Semiconductors

• Semitransparent

21. Sub- (meaning "under" or "below"):

• Submarine

• Subpar

• Submerge

• Subtitle

• Subordinate

• Subcontract

• Subdue

• Substandard

• Suburb

• Subway

22. Super- (meaning "above" or "beyond"):

• Superhero

• Supernatural

• Supercharge

• Superimpose

• Superhighway

• Supervise

• Superstar

• Supersize

• Supersonic

• Superbowl

23. Trans- (meaning "across" or "beyond"):

• Transfer

• Transform

• Transmit

• Transcribe

• Transparent

• Transplant

• Transatlantic

• Transgender

• Transcontinental

• Transcend

24. Tri- (meaning "three" or "triple"):

• Triangle

• Tricycle

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24. Tri- (meaning "three" or "triple"):

• Triangle

• Tricycle

• Trilingual

• Tripod

• Trisect

• Trilateral

• Trifold

• Trillion

• Trilogy

• Triathlon

25. Ultra- (meaning "beyond" or "extreme"):

• Ultraviolet

• Ultrafast

• Ultramodern

• Ultrasonic

• Ultra-wealthy

• Ultra-high

• Ultrasound

• Ultralight

• Ultrafine

• Ultrahigh-frequency

26. Under- (meaning "below" or "less than"):

• Underestimate

• Underground

• Underprivileged

• Understaffed

• Undercut

• Underperform

• Underdeveloped

• Undercooked

• Understudy

• Underweight

27. Uni- (meaning "one" or "single"):

• Unicycle

• Unilateral

• Unique

• Unison

• Unity

• Universe

• Uniform

• Unibrow

• Unicycle

• Unisex

28. Up- (meaning "upward" or "increase"):

• Upstairs

• Upgrade

• Uphill

• Upbeat

• Uplift

• Upturn

• Upstream

• Upward

• Uprising

• Upstage

29. With- (meaning "against" or "opposed to"):

• Withdraw

• Withstand

• Withhold

• Withhold

• Withstand

• Withhold

• Withhold

• Withstand

• Withhold

• Withstand

30. Bi- (meaning "two" or "double"):

• Bicycle

• Bilingual

• Bipolar

• Binoculars

• Biannual

• Biodegradable

• Bifocal

• Biweekly

• Biennial

• Biome

31. Circum- (meaning "around" or "surrounding"):

• Circumference

• Circumvent

• Circumstance

• Circumnavigate

• Circumflex

• Circumstantial

• Circumscribe

• Circumspect

• Circumstance

• Circumferential

32. Counter- (meaning "opposite" or "against"):

• Counteract

• Counterbalance

• Counterfeit

• Counterclockwise

• Counterproductive

• Counterpoint

• Counterproposal

• Counterstrike

• Countervail

• Counterargument

33. Hyper- (meaning "excessive" or "beyond"):

• Hyperactive

• Hypersensitive

• Hypertension

• Hyperbole

• Hyperventilate

• Hyperextend

• Hypercritical

• Hyperglycemia

• Hyperlink

• Hyperrealistic

34. Hypo- (meaning "under" or "less"):

• Hypothermia

• Hypoallergenic

• Hypoglycemia

• Hypodermic

• Hypothesize

• Hypocritical

• Hypothesis

• Hypotension

• Hypothetical

• Hypocenter

35. In- (meaning "not" or "lack of"):

• Inactive

• Inaccurate

• Incomplete

• Indecisive

• Inhale

• Inbound

• Inflexible

• Insert

• Inflate

• Infect

36. Macro- (meaning "large" or "long"):

• Macroscopic

• Macroevolution

• Macrocosm

• Macroclimate

• Macromolecule

• Macroeconomics

• Macrophotography

• Macroscopic

• Macronutrient

• Macroeconomic

37. Micro- (meaning "small" or "tiny"):

• Microscopic

• Microbiology

• Microcosm

• Microchip

• Microorganism

• Microbe

• Microbrewery

• Microclimate

• Microfiber

• Microprocessor

38. Neo- (meaning "new" or "recent"):

• Neoclassical

• Neo-Nazi

• Neoliberal

• Neolithic

• Neoconservative

• Neonatal

• Neophyte

• Neorealism

• Neocolonialism

• Neoliberalism

39. Tele- (meaning "distant" or "remote"):

• Telecommunication

• Television

• Telecast

• Telepathy

• Teleconference

• Teleport

• Telemetry

• Telemarketing

• Telephoto

• Telethon

40. Tri- (meaning "three" or "triple"):

• Tricolor

• Tricycle

• Trilateral

• Trilingual

• Triathlon

• Triceratops

• Trigonometry

• Trisomy

• Triplicate

• Triumvirate

List of 40 common prefixes with meanings, examples, and sentence usage:

Prefix	Meaning	Example Words	Sentence Example
A-	Not, without	Apathetic, Amoral, Atypical, Asexual, Asymmetric, Aseptic, Achromatic, Abiotic, Anomalous, Anxious	Apathetic: He was apathetic (without feeling) towards the outcome.  Atypical: Her behavior was atypical (not typical) for that situation.
Anti-	Against, opposite	Antisocial, Antibiotic, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Antipathy, Antidote, Antivirus, Anticlimax, Antiseptic, Antigravity	Antisocial: His antisocial (against social norms) behavior made it hard to make friends.  Antibiotic: She was prescribed an antibiotic (against bacteria) to fight the infection.
Auto-	Self, automatic	Autobiography, Automobile, Autopilot, Autonomy, Autograph, Autopsy, Autodidact, Autoclave, Autoregulation, Autostart	Autonomy: The country gained autonomy (self-governance) after years of conflict.  Autobiography: Her autobiography (self-written life story) was a bestseller.
Co-	Together, with	Cooperation, Coexist, Coauthor, Coordinate, Copilot, Coown, Coeducational, Cohabit, Cosign, Coproduce	Cooperate: We need to cooperate (work together) on this project.  Cohabit: They decided to cohabit (live together) before marriage.
De-	Reverse, remove	Detoxify, Deactivate, Devalue, Demolish, Decompose, Defrost, Depopulate, Decentralize, Dehydrate, Decaffeinate	Deactivate: You can deactivate (turn off) the alarm remotely.  Demolish: The old building will be demolished (taken down) next week.
Dis-	Not, opposite	Disagree, Dislike, Disapprove, Disobey, Disappear, Disarm, Disengage, Disconnect, Discomfort, Disbelief	Disagree: I must disagree (have a different opinion) with that statement.  Dislike: She dislikes (does not like) spicy food.
En-	Cause to, make	Enable, Encourage, Enlighten, Enhance, Engage, Enrich, Enlarge, Enforce, Enliven, Entertain	Enhance: They hope to enhance (improve) the quality of education.  Enlighten: The lecture was designed to enlighten (inform) students about history.
Ex-	Former, out of	Ex-president, Ex-girlfriend, Ex-employee, Ex-husband, Ex-student, Exhale, Exonerate, Exfoliate, Extinguish, Expel	Ex-president: The ex-president (former president) spoke at the event.  Exhale: Remember to exhale (breathe out) slowly during meditation.
Fore-	Before, ahead	Foresee, Forecast, Forefront, Forewarn, Forefather, Foreground, Foremost, Foreplay, Foreknowledge, Foreword	Forecast: The forecast (prediction) for rain was accurate.  Forewarn: She forewarned (warned in advance) him about the risks.
In-	Not, into	Inactive, Inaccurate, Incomplete, Indecisive, Inhale, Inbound, Inflexible, Insert, Inflate, Infect	Inflate: Be careful not to inflate (fill with air) the balloon too much.  Inactive: His account is currently inactive (not active).
Inter-	Between, among	Interact, Intercontinental, Interpersonal, Interfere, Interconnected, Intervene, Intercept, Intermediate, Intertwine, Interview	Interact: Students are encouraged to interact (communicate) during class.  Intervene: The teacher had to intervene (come between) in the argument.
Mis-	Wrong, incorrect	Misunderstand, Misbehave, Mislead, Misplace, Mismatch, Misinterpret, Misfire, Misjudge, Misprint, Misquote	Misinterpret: I think you misinterpreted (understood wrongly) his comments.  Misbehave: The child was told not to misbehave (act wrongly) in class.
Non-	Not, without	Nonexistent, Nonprofit, Nonsense, Nonverbal, Nondescript, Nonfiction, Nonrenewable, Nonchalant, Nonessential, Nonconformist	Nonsense: His explanation was complete nonsense (without sense).  Nonprofit: They work for a nonprofit (not for profit) organization.
Over-	Excessive, above	Overload, Overcome, Overreact, Overestimate, Overstay, Overwhelm, Overpower, Overindulge, Overcharge, Overcomplicate	Overreact: Try not to overreact (react excessively) to minor issues.  Overwhelm: The amount of work can overwhelm (overpower) even the best students.
Post-	After, later	Postpone, Postwar, Postgraduate, Postmortem, Postscript, Postdate, Posthumous, Postnatal, Postmodern, Postpone	Postwar: The postwar (after the war) period was a time of rebuilding.  Postpone: They decided to postpone (delay) the meeting until next week.
Pre-	Before, prior to	Preorder, Prepay, Prearrange, Precook, Pretest, Preschool, Preview, Precede, Preempt, Prehistoric	Prehistoric: The museum has a section on prehistoric (before recorded history) animals.  Prearrange: They will prearrange (arrange in advance) the details for the event.
Pro-	For, in favor of	Protect, Promote, Proactive, Propose, Propel, Proclaim, Proponent, Prosecute, Provoke, Profess	Propose: She decided to propose (suggest) a new plan to the team.  Proclaim: They will proclaim (announce publicly) their findings.
Re-	Again, back	Rebuild, Reread, Reconnect, Reapply, Revisit, Reevaluate, Reconsider, Reunite, Recharge, Reclaim	Reconnect: They wanted to reconnect (connect again) after years apart.  Recharge: Make sure to recharge (fill again) your phone battery.
Semi-	Half, partial	Semifinal, Semiconscious, Semiautomatic, Semiformal, Semisoft, Semidetached, Semiskilled, Semiannual, Semiconductors, Semitransparent	Semifinal: The team advanced to the semifinals (halfway to finals) in the tournament.  Semiautomatic: He used a semiautomatic (partly automatic) machine for the job.
Sub-	Under, below	Submarine, Subpar, Submerge, Subtitle, Subordinate, Subcontract, Subdue, Substandard, Suburb, Subway	Submarine: The submarine (underwater vessel) explored the ocean depths.  Suburban: They moved to a suburban (under the city) area for a quieter life.
Super-	Above, beyond	Superhero, Supernatural, Supercharge, Superimpose, Superhighway, Supervise, Superstar, Supersize, Supersonic, Superbowl	Supernatural: The movie featured supernatural (beyond natural) beings.  Supervise: The manager will supervise (oversee) the new team members.
Trans-	Across, beyond	Transfer, Transform, Transmit, Transcribe, Transparent, Transplant, Transatlantic, Transgender, Transcontinental, Transcend	Transfer: He will transfer (move) to another department next month.  Transparent: The material is transparent (see-through).
Tri-	Three, triple	Triangle, Tricycle, Trilingual, Tripod, Trisect, Trilateral, Trifold, Trillion, Trilogy, Triathlon	Tricycle: The child learned to ride a tricycle (three-wheeled bike).  Trilingual: She is trilingual (speaks three languages fluently).
Ultra-	Beyond, extreme	Ultraviolet, Ultrafast, Ultramodern, Ultrasonic, Ultra-wealthy, Ultra-high, Ultrasound, Ultralight, Ultrafine, Ultrahigh-frequency	Ultraviolet: Ultraviolet (beyond visible light) rays can be harmful to skin.  Ultrafast: The ultrafast (extremely quick) internet connection was impressive.
Under-	Below, less than	Underestimate, Underground, Underprivileged, Understaffed, Undercut, Underperform, Underdeveloped, Undercooked, Understudy, Underweight	Underestimate: Don’t underestimate (value too low) his abilities.  Underprivileged: The charity helps underprivileged (below standard) children.
Uni-	One, single	Unicycle, Unilateral, Unique, Unison, Unity, Universe, Uniform, Unibrow, Unicycle, Unisex	Unique: She has a unique (one of a kind) style.  Unify: The goal is to unify (bring together) the community.
Up-	Upward, increase	Upstairs, Upgrade, Uphill, Upbeat, Uplift, Upturn, Upstream, Upward, Uprising, Upstage	Upgrade: It’s time to upgrade (improve) the software.  Uplift: His kind words helped uplift (raise) her spirits.
With-	Against, opposed to	Withdraw, Withstand, Withhold	Withhold: She decided to withhold (keep back) her opinion during the meeting.  Withstand: He can withstand (resist) great pressure.
Bi-	Two, double	Bicycle, Bilingual, Bipolar, Binoculars, Biannual, Biodegradable, Bifocal, Biweekly, Biennial, Biome	Bicycle: He rides his bicycle (two-wheeled cycle) to work.  Bilingual: She is bilingual (speaks two languages).
Circum-	Around, surrounding	Circumference, Circumvent, Circumstance, Circumnavigate, Circumflex, Circumstantial, Circumscribe, Circumspect, Circumference, Circumferential	Circumvent: They tried to circumvent (go around) the rules.  Circumference: The circumference (distance around) of the circle was calculated.
Counter-	Opposite, against	Counteract, Counterbalance, Counterfeit, Counterclockwise, Counterproductive, Counterpoint, Counterproposal, Counterstrike, Countervail, Counterargument	Counteract: The medicine will counteract (act against) the effects of the poison.  Counterproductive: His efforts were counterproductive (against the intended effect).
Hyper-	Excessive, beyond	Hyperactive, Hypersensitive, Hypertension, Hyperbole, Hyperventilate, Hyperextend, Hypercritical, Hyperglycemia, Hyperlink, Hyperrealistic	Hyperactive: The hyperactive (excessively active) child had trouble focusing.  Hyperbole: His statement was a hyperbole (exaggeration) to emphasize his point.
Hypo-	Under, less	Hypothermia, Hypoallergenic, Hypoglycemia, Hypodermic, Hypothesize, Hypocritical, Hypothesis, Hypotension, Hypothetical, Hypocenter	Hypoglycemia: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can cause dizziness.  Hypothetical: They discussed a hypothetical (theoretical) scenario during the meeting.
In-	Not, lack of	Inactive, Inaccurate, Incomplete, Indecisive, Inhale, Inbound, Inflexible, Insert, Inflate, Infect	Inaccurate: The report was found to be inaccurate (not correct).  Inhale: Remember to inhale (breathe in) deeply during yoga.
Macro-	Large, long	Macroscopic, Macroevolution, Macrocosm, Macroclimate, Macromolecule, Macroeconomics, Macrophotography, Macroscopic, Macronutrient, Macroeconomic	Macroeconomics: Macroeconomics (study of large-scale economic factors) affects the whole economy.  Macromolecule: Proteins are an example of a macromolecule (large molecule) in biology.
Micro-	Small, tiny	Microscopic, Microbiology, Microcosm, Microchip, Microorganism, Microbe, Microbrewery, Microclimate, Microfiber, Microprocessor	Microbiology: Microbiology (study of tiny organisms) is fascinating.  Microchip: The microchip (tiny electronic circuit) is crucial for computers.
Neo-	New, recent	Neoclassical, Neo-Nazi, Neoliberal, Neolithic, Neoconservative, Neonatal, Neophyte, Neorealism, Neocolonialism, Neoliberalism	Neolithic: The Neolithic (new stone age) period saw the advent of agriculture.  Neophyte: As a neophyte (newcomer) in the industry, he has a lot to learn.
Tele-	Distant, remote	Telecommunication, Television, Telecast, Telepathy, Teleconference, Teleport, Telemetry, Telemarketing, Telephoto, Telethon	Television: The television (distant viewing) offers a variety of programs.  Teleconference: They held a teleconference (remote meeting) to discuss the project.
Tri-	Three, triple	Tricolor, Tricycle, Trilateral, Trilingual, Triathlon, Triceratops, Trigonometry, Trisomy, Triplicate, Triumvirate	Tricolor: The flag was a tricolor (three colors) design.  Triathlon: She trained hard for the triathlon (three-part race).

List of Suffixes

1. -able (capable of):

• Portable

• Adorable

• Comfortable

• Reliable

• Desirable

• Valuable

• Remarkable

• Manageable

• Understandable

• Presentable

2. -al (relating to):

• Cultural

• Natural

• Emotional

• Functional

• Personal

• Regional

• Social

• Historical

• Professional

• Technical

3. -ed (past tense or past participle):

• Walked

• Played

• Jumped

• Talked

• Created

• Developed

• Examined

• Celebrated

• Accepted

• Confused

4. -er (one who):

• Teacher

• Writer

• Singer

• Dancer

• Doctor

• Engineer

• Baker

• Player

• Speaker

• Designer

5. -est (superlative form):

• Tallest

• Fastest

• Strongest

• Biggest

• Brightest

• Smartest

• Fanciest

• Richest

• Quietest

• Coolest

6. -ful (full of):

• Beautiful

• Wonderful

• Joyful

• Peaceful

• Playful

• Colorful

• Grateful

• Careful

• Powerful

• Resourceful

7. -ic (relating to or characteristic of):

• Romantic

• Scientific

• Historic

• Economic

• Fantastic

• Dramatic

• Specific

• Athletic

• Electric

• Realistic

8. -ing (present participle or gerund):

• Running

• Singing

• Dancing

• Playing

• Reading

• Writing

• Talking

• Laughing

• Cooking

• Sleeping

9. -ion (action or state):

• Information

• Communication

• Observation

• Inspiration

• Decision

• Solution

• Discussion

• Conclusion

• Revision

• Transformation

10. -ism (belief or ideology):

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Racism

• Feminism

• Activism

• Buddhism

• Atheism

• Humanism

• Patriotism

• Environmentalism

11. -ist (one who practices or specializes in):

• Scientist

• Artist

• Dentist

• Optimist

• Pianist

• Pharmacist

• Journalist

• Psychologist

• Biologist

• Economist

12. -ity (quality or state of):

• Creativity

• Stability

• Flexibility

• Diversity

• Equality

• Sensitivity

• Integrity

• Authenticity

• Curiosity

• Prosperity

13. -ize (to make or become):

• Organize

• Analyze

• Recognize

• Utilize

• Specialize

• Modernize

• Energize

• Maximize

• Customize

• Visualize

14. -less (without):

• Fearless

• Endless

• Homeless

• Helpless

14. -less (without):

• Fearless

• Endless

• Homeless

• Helpless

• Breathless

• Sleepless

• Careless

• Speechless

• Priceless

• Tireless

15. -ly (in the manner of):

• Quickly

• Happily

• Carefully

• Loudly

• Quietly

• Slowly

• Softly

• Gently

• Angrily

• Honestly

16. -ment (action or process):

• Development

• Movement

• Improvement

• Assessment

• Achievement

• Placement

• Statement

• Treatment

• Agreement

• Judgment

17. -ness (state or quality of):

• Happiness

• Kindness

• Sadness

• Boldness

• Fairness

• Cleverness

• Sweetness

• Openness

• Laziness

• Sharpness

18. -ous (full of or having):

• Delicious

• Famous

• Courageous

• Mysterious

• Fabulous

• Generous

• Curious

• Glorious

• Dangerous

• Marvelous

19. -ship (state or quality of being):

• Friendship

• Leadership

• Citizenship

• Partnership

• Scholarship

• Ownership

• Relationship

• Sponsorship

• Apprenticeship

• Fellowship

20. -th (state or condition):

• Length

• Strength

• Width

• Depth

• Growth

• Health

• Wealth

• Warmth

• Youth

• Truth

21. -tion (state or act of):

• Action

• Reaction

• Transition

• Exploration

• Invitation

• Calculation

• Promotion

• Extraction

• Presentation

• Reflection

22. -ward (in the direction of):

• Forward

• Backward

• Upward

• Downward

• Toward

• Onward

• Eastward

• Westward

• Homeward

• Inward

23. -y (characterized by):

• Happy

• Rainy

• Windy

• Cloudy

• Sleepy

• Greedy

• Shiny

• Hairy

• Messy

• Salty

24. -able (capable of):

• Teachable

• Drinkable

• Breakable

• Washable

• Readable

• Changeable

• Marketable

• Collectible

• Manageable

• Memorable

25. -er (comparative form):

• Taller

• Faster

• Smarter

• Stronger

• Bigger

• Brighter

• Happier

• Richer

• Quieter

• Cooler

26. -able (worthy or capable of):

• Respectable

• Notable

• Adaptable

• Reliable

• Remarkable

• Irresistible

• Desirable

• Inevitable

• Comfortable

• Sustainable

27. -dom (state or quality of):

• Freedom

• Wisdom

• Kingdom

• Random

• Martyrdom

• Serfdom

• Stardom

• Fiefdom

• Christendom

• Slavedom

28. -esque (resembling or characteristic of):

• Picturesque

• Grotesque

• Burlesque

• Kafkaesque

• Romanesque

• Statuesque

• Picturesques

• Arabesque

• Calques

• Obesque

29. -ful (full of or characterized by):

• Grateful

• Colorful

• Beautiful

• Successful

• Joyful

• Powerful

• Thoughtful

• Cheerful

• Resourceful

• Playful

30. -hood (state or condition):

• Childhood

• Brotherhood

• Motherhood

• Adulthood

• Parenthood

• Priesthood

• Neighborhood

• Womanhood

• Knighthood

• Parenthood

31. -ify (to make or become):

• Simplify

• Intensify

• Beautify

• Amplify

• Purify

• Clarify

• Diversify

• Fortify

• Justify

• Modify

32. -ing (action or process):

• Running

• Singing

• Dancing

• Talking

• Reading

• Writing

• Swimming

• Cooking

• Painting

• Sleeping

33. -ism (doctrine, belief, or condition):

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Buddhism

• Feminism

• Racism

• Atheism

• Altruism

• Nationalism

• Individualism

34. -ist (one who practices or specializes in):

• Artist

• Scientist

• Dentist

• Optimist

• Pianist

• Botanist

• Linguist

• Violinist

• Nutritionist

• Geologist

35. -ity (quality or state of):

• Quality

• Integrity

• Serenity

• Creativity

• Reality

• Universality

• Curiosity

• Flexibility

• Authenticity

• Generosity

36. -ize (to make or become):

• Organize

• Analyze

• Energize

• Maximize

• Visualize

• Socialize

• Utilize

• Harmonize

• Modernize

• Specialize

37. -less (without or lacking):

• Endless

• Fearless

• Homeless

• Helpless

• Careless

• Tireless

• Ruthless

• Useless

• Senseless

• Penniless

38. -logy (study or science of):

• Biology

• Psychology

• Geology

• Anthropology

• Sociology

• Theology

• Card

38. -logy (study or science of):

• Biology

• Psychology

• Geology

• Anthropology

• Sociology

• Theology

• Cardiology

• Dermatology

• Astronomy

• Neurology

39. -ment (action or process):

• Development

• Improvement

• Adjustment

• Movement

• Assessment

• Treatment

• Management

• Employment

• Achievement

• Agreement

40. -ness (state or quality of):

• Happiness

• Kindness

• Sadness

• Sweetness

• Darkness

• Firmness

• Gentleness

• Laziness

• Cleanness

• Politeness

list of 40 suffixes with their meanings and a wider array of examples to illustrate their usage:

Suffix	Meaning	Examples
-able	Capable of or suitable for	Portable, Adorable, Comfortable, Reliable, Desirable, Valuable, Remarkable, Manageable, Understandable, Presentable
-al	Relating to	Cultural, Natural, Emotional, Functional, Personal, Regional, Social, Historical, Professional, Technical
-ed	Past tense or past participle	Walked, Played, Jumped, Talked, Created, Developed, Examined, Celebrated, Accepted, Confused
-er	One who or that which	Teacher, Writer, Singer, Dancer, Doctor, Engineer, Baker, Player, Speaker, Designer
-est	Superlative form	Tallest, Fastest, Strongest, Biggest, Brightest, Smartest, Fanciest, Richest, Quietest, Coolest
-ful	Full of	Beautiful, Wonderful, Joyful, Peaceful, Playful, Colorful, Grateful, Careful, Powerful, Resourceful
-ic	Relating to or characteristic of	Romantic, Scientific, Historic, Economic, Fantastic, Dramatic, Specific, Athletic, Electric, Realistic
-ing	Present participle or gerund	Running, Singing, Dancing, Playing, Reading, Writing, Talking, Laughing, Cooking, Sleeping
-ion	Action or state	Information, Communication, Observation, Inspiration, Decision, Solution, Discussion, Conclusion, Revision, Transformation
-ism	Belief, doctrine, or ideology	Capitalism, Socialism, Racism, Feminism, Activism, Buddhism, Atheism, Humanism, Patriotism, Environmentalism
-ist	One who practices or specializes in	Scientist, Artist, Dentist, Optimist, Pianist, Pharmacist, Journalist, Psychologist, Biologist, Economist
-ity	Quality or state of	Creativity, Stability, Flexibility, Diversity, Equality, Sensitivity, Integrity, Authenticity, Curiosity, Prosperity
-ize	To make or become	Organize, Analyze, Recognize, Utilize, Specialize, Modernize, Energize, Maximize, Customize, Visualize
-less	Without	Fearless, Endless, Homeless, Helpless, Breathless, Sleepless, Careless, Speechless, Priceless, Tireless
-ly	In the manner of	Quickly, Happily, Carefully, Loudly, Quietly, Slowly, Softly, Gently, Angrily, Honestly
-ment	Action or process	Development, Movement, Improvement, Assessment, Achievement, Placement, Statement, Treatment, Agreement, Judgment
-ness	State or quality of	Happiness, Kindness, Sadness, Boldness, Fairness, Cleverness, Sweetness, Openness, Laziness, Sharpness
-ous	Full of or having	Delicious, Famous, Courageous, Mysterious, Fabulous, Generous, Curious, Glorious, Dangerous, Marvelous
-ship	State or quality of being	Friendship, Leadership, Citizenship, Partnership, Scholarship, Ownership, Relationship, Sponsorship, Apprenticeship, Fellowship
-th	State or condition	Length, Strength, Width, Depth, Growth, Health, Wealth, Warmth, Youth, Truth
-tion	State or act of	Action, Reaction, Transition, Exploration, Invitation, Calculation, Promotion, Extraction, Presentation, Reflection
-ward	In the direction of	Forward, Backward, Upward, Downward, Toward, Onward, Eastward, Westward, Homeward, Inward
-y	Characterized by	Happy, Rainy, Windy, Cloudy, Sleepy, Greedy, Shiny, Hairy, Messy, Salty
-dom	State or quality of	Freedom, Wisdom, Kingdom, Random, Martyrdom, Serfdom, Stardom, Fiefdom, Christendom, Slavedom
-esque	Resembling or characteristic of	Picturesque, Grotesque, Burlesque, Kafkaesque, Romanesque, Statuesque, Arabesque
-hood	State or condition	Childhood, Brotherhood, Motherhood, Adulthood, Parenthood, Priesthood, Neighborhood, Womanhood, Knighthood
-ify	To make or become	Simplify, Intensify, Beautify, Amplify, Purify, Clarify, Diversify, Fortify, Justify, Modify
-logy	Study or science of	Biology, Psychology, Geology, Anthropology, Sociology, Theology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Astronomy, Neurology
-ment	Action or process	Development, Improvement, Adjustment, Movement, Assessment, Treatment, Management, Employment, Achievement, Agreement
-ness	State or quality of	Happiness, Kindness, Sadness, Sweetness, Darkness, Firmness, Gentleness, Laziness, Cleanness, Politeness
-tude	State or condition	Attitude, Latitude, Altitude, Gratitude, Solitude, Fortitude, Multitude, Certitude, Ineptitude, Rectitude
-ure	Process or result	Pressure, Exposure, Closure, Structure, Failure, Nature, Measure, Culture, Adventure, Seizure
-ancy	State or quality of being	Expectancy, Hesitancy, Deficiency, Consistency, Abundance, Brilliancy, Diplomacy, Petulance, Exuberancy, Tolerancy
-acy	State or quality of	Diplomacy, Advocacy, Accuracy, Legacy, Bureaucracy, Privacy, Fallacy, Lunacy, Hesitancy, Sufficiency
-ence	State or quality of	Independence, Difference, Presence, Absence, Confidence, Influence, Patience, Reference, Intelligence, Resilience
-ance	State or quality of	Guidance, Resistance, Attendance, Performance, Acceptance, Sustenance, Assistance, Tolerance, Disturbance, Remembrance
-ment	Process or action	Development, Employment, Management, Improvement, Agreement, Settlement, Adjustment, Commitment, Recruitment, Environment