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Is ence in fence a suffix?

No, "ence" in "fence" is not a suffix.

* Suffixes are added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

* "Fence" is a root word on its own, meaning a barrier or enclosure.

The "ence" is part of the root word and doesn't have a separate meaning or function.

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