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What is a suffix for slow?

There isn't a single, universally accepted suffix for "slow." However, here are some options depending on what you want to convey:

For describing something that moves slowly:

* -ly: This is the most common suffix for adverbs, creating words like "slowly."

* -ish: This suffix suggests a moderate degree of slowness, like "slowish."

* -paced: This indicates a slow rate of progress, like "slow-paced."

For describing something that is slow in other ways:

* -ness: This creates nouns like "slowness" to describe the quality of being slow.

* -ing: This creates a gerund like "slowing" to describe the act of becoming slow.

Other options:

* -footed: This describes something that moves slowly, like "slow-footed."

* -going: This describes something that proceeds at a slow pace, like "slow-going."

The best suffix to use will depend on the specific context and the intended meaning.

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