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What suffix means having the nature of?

The suffix -ous means "having the nature of".

For example:

* Dangerous (having the nature of danger)

* Curious (having the nature of curiosity)

* Famous (having the nature of fame)

* Gaseous (having the nature of gas)

* Humorous (having the nature of humor)

There are other suffixes that can also indicate "having the nature of", depending on the context. For example, -al (like "natural"), -ic (like "organic"), and -ive (like "active") can also be used.

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