-ar — English Dictionary

Suffix

1. Of, near, or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.

   Usage

   • morpheme

   Synonyms

   -al-an-ary-ese-ic-id-ish-like-oid-ory-ous-y

   Examples

   alveolus + -ar → alveolar

   lobe + -ar → lobar

Suffix

1. Ending of some nouns denoting occupations, chiefly inherited from Middle English nouns borrowed from Old French or Medieval Latin.

   Usage

   • morpheme

Suffix

1. Ending of some agent nouns inherited from Middle English.

   Usage

   • morpheme

   Examples

   beggar, liar, pedlar

Suffix

1. Used to form names of star types.

   Usage

   • morpheme