Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈʃɪp/
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[ˈʃʰɪp]
Suffix
Appended to a noun to form a new noun denoting a property or state of being, time spent in a role, or a specialised union. In particular, the way a set of social duties associated with a particular role shapes or develop's one's character.
Usage- Countable
- morpheme
- Uncountable
- Examples
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fellow + -ship → fellowship
owner + -ship → ownership