How does the suffix ous changes meaning of base word courage in courageous?

The suffix "-ous" in "courageous" changes the meaning of the base word "courage" from a noun (a quality) to an adjective (a descriptor).

Here's how it works:

* Courage: This word refers to the quality of being brave and fearless. It's a noun that describes a characteristic.

* Courageous: This word describes someone or something that possesses the quality of courage. It's an adjective that modifies another noun, like "a courageous soldier" or "a courageous act."

So, the "-ous" suffix transforms the meaning from having the quality of courage to being brave and fearless.