Assignment:
* Meaning: The act of giving someone a task or responsibility. It can also refer to the task itself.
* Example: "The teacher gave us a challenging assignment on Shakespeare."
Suffix:
* Suffix: The part of a word that comes after the root word and changes its meaning or grammatical function.
* The suffix in "assignment" is "-ment."
* Meaning of "-ment": The suffix "-ment" typically indicates:
* A state or condition: For example, "movement" indicates a state of being in motion.
* A process or result: For example, "improvement" refers to the process of getting better or the result of that process.
* An action or activity: For example, "treatment" refers to the action of caring for someone or something.
In the case of "assignment," the suffix "-ment" helps to indicate the act of giving someone a task or the task itself, which is a result of the action of giving the task.
Other examples of words with the suffix "-ment":
* Agreement: A state of being in accord.
* Adjustment: The act of making changes to fit a new situation.
* Announcement: The act of making something known publicly.
Let me know if you'd like to explore other suffixes or have any other word-related questions!