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What are some suffixes for correct?

Here are some suffixes you can use with "correct" to create different meanings:

General Suffixes:

* -ly: This creates an adverb, meaning "in a correct way." For example, "correctly."

* -ness: This creates a noun, meaning "the state of being correct." For example, "correctness."

* -ion: This creates a noun, often referring to the act of correcting. For example, "correction."

* -ive: This creates an adjective, meaning "having the quality of being correct." For example, "corrective."

* -or: This creates a noun, referring to a person who corrects. For example, "corrector."

More Specific Suffixes:

* -able: This creates an adjective, meaning "capable of being corrected." For example, "correctable."

* -ible: This creates an adjective, similar to "-able" but with a different sound. For example, "corrigible."

* -ing: This creates a present participle, referring to the act of correcting. For example, "correcting."

* -ed: This creates a past participle, meaning "corrected." For example, "corrected."

Note: Some of these suffixes can only be used with certain forms of the word "correct." For example, you can't use "-ness" with "corrected."

Let me know if you'd like to explore specific combinations of "correct" and a suffix.

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