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What type of word ends in ity?
The suffix ending “-ity” is another noun suffix that is formed from adjectives. Adding “-ity” to some base adjectives changes the meaning to a noun. If the root of some adjectives ends in “-al”, “-an”, “-ar”, “-ic”, or “-id” add “ity” to form the noun….Examples:
| adjective ending | + suffix | noun |
|---|---|---|
| severe | + ity | severity |
What does ity add to a word?
a suffix used to form abstract nouns expressing state, condition, or quality: jollity; civility; Latinity; variability.
What is the suffix of ity?
English Language Learners Definition of -ity : quality, state, or degree. -ity. noun suffix.
What word has ity?
responsibility
- responsibility.
- susceptibility.
- respectability.
- sentimentality.
- intentionality.
- territoriality.
- hepatotoxicity.
- intercommunity.
What is the E drop rule?
The general rule for dropping the ‘e’ is that if a word ends in silent ‘e’, drop the ‘e’ when adding any suffix that begins with a vowel (remember a suffix is the ending which is added to a word and a vowel is one of the letters such as ‘a e i o u’).
What is the final E rule?
The final e rule is a remnant of the Great Vowel Shift in the English language. In some cases, the ‘e’ will influence the vowel over two consonant sounds, such as in “taste,” or “paste.” In other cases, the ‘e’ will be truly silent and its purpose is to aid us in spelling and recognizing homophones.
When to drop the E from the end of a word?
Luckily, there are a couple of helpful guidelines to follow. The key rule is that, most of the time, you should drop the “e” from the end of a word when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel (e.g., “-ing,” “-ed” or “-able”). For example, we can add the suffix “-ed” to the word “talk” to make “talked” without any problem.
When to drop the E before adding ing?
Study the following rules: Rule A: If a word ends in e, drop the e before adding –ing. Example: come + ing =coming Rule B: If a word ends in a single consonant with a singlevowel before the consonant and the accent is on the final syllable, double the final consonant and add –ing.
What are 12 letter words that end in ity?
12-letter words that end in ity 1 productivity 2 connectivity 3 authenticity 4 spirituality 5 multiplicity 6 permeability 7 conductivity 8 municipality 9 universality 10 tranquillity
Are there any words that end with an e?
For example: (There are other words ending in “-eous,” such as courteous, gorgeous, or righteous. However, in these words the E is not a remnant of the root + “-ous”; instead, such words’ spellings are due to their evolution from other languages, such as Latin, French, or Old English.)