* -ity is a noun suffix that forms abstract nouns, often indicating a state, quality, or condition. For example:
* "Reality" (from "real")
* "Purity" (from "pure")
* "Creativity" (from "creative")
* -ies is a plural suffix used for nouns ending in "-y". This suffix is often used to indicate a plurality of abstract concepts.
Therefore, "-ities" combines the meaning of both "-ity" and "-ies". It indicates a plurality of abstract states, qualities, or conditions. For example:
* "Diversities": Means "multiple different qualities or characteristics".
* "Priorities": Means "multiple things that are considered more important than others".
* "Securities": Means "multiple things that provide safety or protection".
In simpler terms, "-ities" means "multiple states or qualities".