Suffix Quiz

Authors

Maxey Brooke

Abstract

One characteristic of the English language is its extensive use of affixes, and of suffixes in particular. Indeed, a dictionary count shows that some 45 per cent of the words listed are suffixed, including 2 per cent that are double-suffixed (nothingness, particularize, etc.).

Recommended Citation

Brooke, Maxey (1989) "Suffix Quiz," Word Ways: Vol. 22 : Iss. 4 , Article 17.
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/wordways/vol22/iss4/17