Suffixes
* -ion: Creates a noun meaning "the act of exhausting" or "the state of being exhausted."
* Example: exhaustion
* -ed: Forms the past tense and past participle, indicating something has been exhausted.
* Example: exhausted
* -ing: Creates the present participle, indicating an ongoing process of exhausting.
* Example: exhausting
Prefixes
* Ex-: Meaning "out" or "completely," emphasizing the thoroughness of the exhaustion.
* Example: exhaust (verb)
* De-: Meaning "remove," implying a lessening or depletion of something.
* Example: de-exhaust (rare, but theoretically possible, meaning to remove the exhaustion)
Important Note:
* While some prefixes and suffixes are common, others might create less familiar or even nonsensical words. The context and meaning of the word are crucial in determining the most appropriate suffix or prefix to use.
* The word "exhaust" already has a strong meaning on its own, so prefixes and suffixes are typically used to modify or enhance that meaning, rather than completely changing its core concept.