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What does the suffix acular mean?

The suffix "-acular" is actually a combination of two suffixes:

* -ar : This suffix is often used to form adjectives, meaning "relating to" or "characteristic of".

* -cular : This suffix, derived from Latin "-culus", denotes "little" or "small".

Therefore, "-acular" when combined signifies "relating to something small or diminutive" or "characteristic of something little."

However, it's important to note that "-acular" is not a very common suffix and is mostly used in scientific or technical terms.

Here are some examples of words using "-acular" suffix:

* Ocular: relating to the eye (a small organ).

* Vascular: relating to blood vessels (small tubes carrying blood).

* Nervular: relating to small nerves.

* Sicular: relating to a sickle (a small, curved blade).

Overall, "-acular" implies a connection to something small, often in a specific context.

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