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-ity
a suffix used to form abstract nouns expressing state, condition, or quality: jollity; civility; Latinity; variability.
-ity
suffix
indicating state or condition
technicality
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of -ity1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of -ity1
Example Sentences
“I put the ‘-ity’ in ‘idiot,’ maybe,” Wallen responded.
It is difficult to find the appropriate words to describe Franco Harris’ impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers, his teammates, the ity of Pittsburgh and Steelers Nation.
Only difficult definitions are appended: in the case of words not defined, pupils may be required to form the definition by reference to the signification of the radicals and the formative elements, thus, acr + id = acrid, being bitter, acr + id + ity = state of being bitter, bitterness.
Combine and define in + active; active + ity; in + active + ity.—What is the negative of "active"? Ans.
Combine and define agile + ity.—What is the distinction between "active" and "agile"? Ans.
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