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How does the suffix in marvelous help you figure out meaning of word?

The suffix "-ous" in "marvelous" helps you figure out the meaning of the word by indicating that it's an adjective. Here's how:

* "-ous" is a common adjective suffix. It often means "full of" or "having the quality of."

* "Marvel" is the root word. It means "something that causes wonder or amazement."

Therefore, "marvelous" means "full of wonder" or "amazing."

Let's look at some other examples:

* Dangerous: "Danger" (noun) + "-ous" = "full of danger"

* Fabulous: "Fable" (noun) + "-ous" = "like a fable," or "extraordinary"

* Courageous: "Courage" (noun) + "-ous" = "full of courage"

By recognizing the "-ous" suffix, you can quickly understand that the word is an adjective and its meaning is related to the root word.

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