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-itate

-itate

See also: -itāte

Latin

Suffix

-itāte

  1. ablative singular of -itās

Romanian

Alternative forms

Etymology

(Borrowed) from Latin -itātem, from -itās. This particular form of the suffix is used in neologisms, and based on French -ité. The inherited form -ătate is found in older words.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [iˈta.te]

Suffix

-itate f (plural -ități)

  1. -ity

Usage notes

Forms nouns from adjectives and sometimes other nouns. Examples include:

Declension

Derived terms