-itude
Portuguese
/i.ˈtu.d͡ʒi/
suffix
Definitions
- itude; -ness forms abstract nouns, from adjectives, indicating a state or condition
Etymology
Derived from Latin -tūdō (-ness, signifying a noun of state).
Origin
Latin
-tūdō
Gloss
-ness, signifying a noun of state
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- -itude English
- -tūdō Latin
- mansuetudo Latin
- -itude French
- -itud Spanish, Castilian