-ious

English

suffix

Definitions

(alternative spelling of) -ous

Etymology

Compound from English -i- + English -ous (relating to, pertaining to).

Origin

English

-ous

Gloss

relating to, pertaining to

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

-i- English
-ous English
ambisinistrous English
equi- English
-i- Latin
-eux French
-ous Middle English
-oza Ido