ality
|al-i-ty|
C1
/ˈælɪti/
state or condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
The suffix '-ality' originates from Latin, specifically from the word '-alitas', where '-alis' meant 'pertaining to' and '-itas' indicated a state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'-alitas' transformed into the Old French '-alité', and eventually became the modern English suffix '-ality'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a state or condition', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state, condition, or quality.
The word 'reality' is formed by adding the suffix '-ality' to 'real'.
Last updated: 2025/06/23 05:21