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What are words containing a derivational suffix that tells you the word is noun?

Here are some words containing derivational suffixes that indicate a noun:

-er/-or

* Teacher (from the verb "teach")

* Actor (from the verb "act")

* Writer (from the verb "write")

-ment

* Movement (from the verb "move")

* Payment (from the verb "pay")

* Agreement (from the verb "agree")

-ness

* Happiness (from the adjective "happy")

* Sadness (from the adjective "sad")

* Kindness (from the adjective "kind")

-ity/-ty

* Creativity (from the adjective "creative")

* Clarity (from the adjective "clear")

* Security (from the adjective "secure")

-tion/-sion/-ation

* Education (from the verb "educate")

* Decision (from the verb "decide")

* Organization (from the verb "organize")

-ance/-ence

* Importance (from the adjective "important")

* Independence (from the adjective "independent")

* Confidence (from the adjective "confident")

-ship

* Friendship (from the noun "friend")

* Relationship (from the noun "relation")

* Scholarship (from the noun "scholar")

-hood

* Childhood (from the noun "child")

* Adulthood (from the noun "adult")

* Neighborhood (from the noun "neighbor")

-ism

* Capitalism (from the adjective "capitalist")

* Communism (from the adjective "communist")

* Realism (from the adjective "realistic")

These are just a few examples. There are many other derivational suffixes that can be used to form nouns, and the specific suffix used will depend on the word being formed.

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