Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

-ion

//ɪən// suffix

Definitions

Suffix
  1. 1
    An action or process, or the result of an action or process. idiomatic, morpheme

    "transfixion"

  2. 2
    An anthropometric reference point. morpheme

    "dactylion"

  3. 3
    Together with apo- and peri-, forms names of specific apoapsides and periapsides. morpheme

    "periareion"

  4. 4
    A state or condition. idiomatic, morpheme

    "indirection"

  5. 5
    An anthropometric reference point.; Especially craniometric points morpheme

    "gnathion"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Reanalysed from -ation, -tion, from Middle French -tion, -cion, from Latin -tiō. By surface analysis, this suffix is added to verbs derived from Latin perfect participle stems.

Etymology 2

Possibly reanalysed from inion, which is of Ancient Greek origin. In many cases also analysable as the neuter form of an Ancient Greek adjective in -ιος (-ios).

Etymology 3

From Ancient Greek ἀπόγειον (apógeion, “apogee”), containing -ιον (-ion). Compare also -ium.

See also for "-ion"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.