Understanding Suffixes
* Suffixes are word parts added to the end of a root word to change its meaning or grammatical function.
* Root words are the basic building blocks of words.
Examples of Words with Multiple Suffixes:
* Beautifulness:
* Root word: "beautiful"
* Suffixes: "-ness" (noun-forming suffix), "-ful" (adjective-forming suffix)
* Shipment:
* Root word: "ship"
* Suffixes: "-ment" (noun-forming suffix), "-ship" (noun-forming suffix)
* Nationalization:
* Root word: "nation"
* Suffixes: "-al" (adjective-forming suffix), "-ization" (noun-forming suffix)
* Teacher:
* Root word: "teach"
* Suffixes: "-er" (noun-forming suffix), "-ing" (verb-forming suffix)
* Darkness:
* Root word: "dark"
* Suffixes: "-ness" (noun-forming suffix), "-en" (adjective-forming suffix)
* Carefully:
* Root word: "care"
* Suffixes: "-ful" (adjective-forming suffix), "-ly" (adverb-forming suffix)
* Reactivation:
* Root word: "active"
* Suffixes: "-ation" (noun-forming suffix), "-re" (prefix), "-ate" (verb-forming suffix)
Key Points:
* Order matters: The order of suffixes can affect the meaning of the word (e.g., "nationalization" is different from "national").
* Multiple suffixes are common: Many English words have more than one suffix, adding complexity and richness to the language.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any specific types of words in mind!