sub-, suc-, suf-, sug-, sum-, sup-, sur-, sus-, su-
(Latin: under, below, beneath; used as a prefix as shown in various formats below)
Don't confuse the sur- in this element with the sur- in super-. Note: sub- regularly means "under", but it often changes its form as it retains or keeps its meaning:
The prefix sub- often becomes suc- before c: succumb.
The prefix sub- often becomes suf- before f: suffuse.
The prefix sub- often becomes sug- before g: suggest.
The prefix sub- often becomes sum- before m: sumptuous.
The prefix sub- often becomes sup- before p: suppression.
The prefix sub- often becomes sur- before r: surrogate.
The prefix, sub- is often simplified to su- before sp; as seen in suspect, suspend, suspicion, suspension, et al. Before c, p, and t; it is sometimes formed into sus-.
succor
suffer
suffice
sufficient
suffix (s), suffixes (pl)
1. A letter, or group of letters, added to the end of a word or word part to form another word; for example, -ly in "quickly", -ing in "talking", -ness in "gentleness", -ing in "walking", or -s in "sits".
2. Suffixes are groups of letters placed at the end of words to modify their meanings or to change them into different word groups; for example, from adjectives to adverbs, etc.
3. Something added to the end of something else.
2. Suffixes are groups of letters placed at the end of words to modify their meanings or to change them into different word groups; for example, from adjectives to adverbs, etc.
3. Something added to the end of something else.
suffixation
The formation of a word by means of a suffix.
suffixes, suffixing, suffixed (verb forms)
1. Adding a letter, or letters, added to the end of a word to form another word; such as, -s and -ness as shown in "dogs" and "softness".
2. Adding a letter or letters to the end of a word to form another word with a slightly different spelling.
3. Adding or attaching to the end of something.
2. Adding a letter or letters to the end of a word to form another word with a slightly different spelling.
3. Adding or attaching to the end of something.
suffixion
Something added to the end of something else.
suffocate
suffrage
1. The right to vote in public elections.
2. A vote given in favor of a proposed measure, candidate, etc.
3. Etymology: "prayers or pleas on behalf of another", from Old French suffrage, from Medieval Latin suffragium, from Latin suffragium, "support, vote, right of voting", from suffragari, "to lend support, to vote for someone"; from sub-, "under" + fragor, "crash, din, shouts (as of approval)"; related to frangere, "to break".
2. A vote given in favor of a proposed measure, candidate, etc.
3. Etymology: "prayers or pleas on behalf of another", from Old French suffrage, from Medieval Latin suffragium, from Latin suffragium, "support, vote, right of voting", from suffragari, "to lend support, to vote for someone"; from sub-, "under" + fragor, "crash, din, shouts (as of approval)"; related to frangere, "to break".
summon
supplement
supplicate
supply
support
1. To carry the weight of, especially from below.
2. To maintain in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping.
3. To be able to bear or withstand.
4. To provide for, by supplying with money or necessities.
2. To maintain in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping.
3. To be able to bear or withstand.
4. To provide for, by supplying with money or necessities.
