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-alis

-alis

See also: alis, Alis, and -ális

Latin

Alternative forms

Suffix

-ālis m, f (neuter -āle); third declension

  1. Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.

Declension

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative -ālis -āle -ālēs -ālia
genitive -ālis -ālium
dative -ālī -ālibus
accusative -ālem -āle -ālēs -ālia
ablative -ālī -ālibus
vocative -ālis -āle -ālēs -ālia

Usage notes

The suffix -ālis is added to a noun or numeral to form an adjective of relationship to that noun.

Examples:
duo (two) + -alisduālis (that contains two)
nātūra (nature) + -alisnātūrālis (natural)
rēx (king, ruler) + -alisrēgālis (regal, royal)

If the root word ends in -l or -lis, -āris is generally used instead. Sometimes both forms are found; e.g., līneālis and līneāris.

Derived terms

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Descendants