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What does the suffix gy?

The suffix "gy" is not a standalone suffix in the English language. It's typically part of larger suffixes, like:

* -logy: This suffix indicates a study or science of something. For example, "biology" is the study of life, "geology" is the study of the Earth, and "sociology" is the study of society.

* -urgy: This suffix indicates a process or technique related to something. For example, "surgery" is the process of operating on a patient, "metallurgy" is the process of working with metals, and "liturgy" is the process of public worship.

Therefore, "gy" itself doesn't have a specific meaning, but it often forms part of larger suffixes with specific meanings.

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