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What does the word part ity mean?

The word part "ity" is a suffix that typically indicates state, quality, or condition. It's often used to form nouns from adjectives.

Here are some examples:

* Happy (adjective) -> Happiness (noun) - the state of being happy

* Difficult (adjective) -> Difficulty (noun) - the quality of being difficult

* Fluid (adjective) -> Fluidity (noun) - the condition of being fluid

* Accurate (adjective) -> Accuracy (noun) - the quality of being accurate

Note: Sometimes the "ity" suffix is added to words that aren't strictly adjectives, but it still conveys a similar meaning.

For example, "electricity" refers to the condition of being electrified.

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