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Is mental a suffix in the word governmental?

No, "mental" is not a suffix in the word "governmental."

Here's why:

* Suffixes are added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. "Mental" would typically be a suffix indicating a state or quality, like in "fundamental" or "sentimental."

* "Governmental" is derived from the word "government," which is itself a noun. The suffix "-al" is added to "government" to create the adjective form, meaning "relating to or characteristic of government."

Therefore, "mental" is not a part of the word "governmental."

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