Suffix
Added to an adjective or verb to form a noun indicating a state or condition, such as result or capacity, associated with the verb.
Usage- Countable
- morpheme
- Uncountable
- Examples
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ally + -ance → alliance
perform + -ance → performance
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reluct + -ance → reluctance
Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.
Usage- Countable
- morpheme
- Uncountable
- Examples
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appear + -ance → appearance
resist + -ance → resistance