Suffixoid

dasNoun

suffix-like element, semi-suffix

Word details

German meaning
Ein Wortbildungselement, das einem Suffix ähnelt, aber keine vollständige grammatische Funktion hat.
English meaning
Suffixoid
Synonym
None
German example
Das Wort '-logie' in 'Biologie' ist ein Suffixoid.
English example
The word '-logy' in 'biology' is a suffixoid.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Suffixoid
Plural Form
die Suffixoide

Example sentences with “Suffixoid”

  1. In 'Arbeitswelt' fungiert '-welt' als Suffixoid. (In 'Arbeitswelt', '-welt' acts as a suffix-like element.)

Frequently asked questions

What is a Suffixoid?

A Suffixoid is a lexical element that has lost its independent meaning and functions like a suffix in word formation, though it was originally a standalone word.