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What is the Latin root suffix in English?

It's not quite accurate to say there's a specific "Latin root suffix" in English. Latin roots and suffixes are two separate components of word formation.

Latin roots are the core meaning-bearing elements of a word, often derived from Latin. For example:

* "scrib-" means "write" (e.g., "scribe," "inscription")

* "port-" means "carry" (e.g., "transport," "portable")

Latin suffixes are added to the end of words or roots to change their grammatical function or meaning. For example:

* "-tion" forms nouns, often denoting an action or process (e.g., "creation," "education")

* "-able" forms adjectives, meaning "capable of" or "suitable for" (e.g., "breakable," "readable")

Therefore, the concept of a "Latin root suffix" is not a standard term in linguistics.

Instead, we talk about Latin roots and Latin suffixes, which work together to create many English words.

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