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Meaning of -itis | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B1
-ˈaɪtɪs

Definitions

  1. Denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
    morpheme, uncountable, usually
  2. Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.
    humorous, morpheme, uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Català -itis
Čeština -itida
Deutsch -itis
Ελληνικά -ίτιδα
Esperanto -ito
Español -itis
Suomi -iitti
Français -ité
Gaeilge -íteas
Italiano -ite
日本語 -炎 炎
한국어 -염
Kurdî -it
Latina -itis
Bahasa Melayu radang
Nederlands -itis
Português -ite
Română -iță
Русский -ит
Svenska -it
Українська -ит -іт

Examples

“What to Do About Senioritis: Make Your Senior Year Count, College Board. Accessed April 4, 2008.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

-itol -itude -ity -ium -ive -ization

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