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-ik

suffix

LanguageCornish

Meaning
  1. Forms diminutives
  2. diminutive suffix
  3. A suffix added to words to indicate something is small or to express affection.
Examples

Davas + -ik = davasik

Sheep + -ik = lamb

Part of speechsuffix

Usage noteThis suffix makes a noun signify a smaller version of the object.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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Source: adapted from English Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors) via kaikki.org (Wiktextract), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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