Meaning of -ance | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Added to an adjective or verb to form a noun indicating a state or condition, such as result or capacity, associated with the verb.
   morpheme
2. Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.
   morpheme

Equivalents

Examples

“ally + -ance → alliance”

“perform + -ance → performance”

“reluct + -ance → reluctance”

“appear + -ance → appearance”

“resist + -ance → resistance”

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