-ia

Latin

suffix-noun
Definitions
  • Used to form a feminine abstract noun, usually from an adjective or a present participle stem, and occasionally from a root noun.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek -ίᾱ (nominal suffix, feminine abstract substantive) derived from Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂, *-h₂ (suffix forming a collectve noun).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*-i-eh₂, *-h₂

Gloss

suffix forming a collectve noun

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