An English word comprises of three parts: the root, a prefix and a suffix. The root is the element of the word that contains the basic meaning of the word. A prefix is an element that is placed in front of a root. By virtue of a prefix, a new word is created or the meaning of the word is changed. Similarly, a suffix is a word element which is placed after the root. The suffix also changes the meaning of the word and its function. Some of the common suffixes used as "-ion," "-cide," "-hood," "-ic," "-ism," "-ous" etc.
Here are the examples:
Man-manhood
Prepare-preparation
Scene-scenic
Real-realism
Bright-brightness.
Manage-management
Addition of a suffix can make also abstract nouns (example brightness, smoothness), comparative adjectives (hotter, cooler), adverbs (quickly, easily and formation of verbs (realize, monetize).
Here are the examples:
Man-manhood
Prepare-preparation
Scene-scenic
Real-realism
Bright-brightness.
Manage-management
Addition of a suffix can make also abstract nouns (example brightness, smoothness), comparative adjectives (hotter, cooler), adverbs (quickly, easily and formation of verbs (realize, monetize).
