-ion

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Suffix 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin suffix -io, -ionis, appended to perfect passive participle to form noun of action.

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-ion

1. an action or process, or the result of an action or process

   fermentation, indentation, consumption

2. a state or condition

   intoxication

[edit] Derived terms

• Category:English words suffixed with -ion

[edit] Related terms

• -ation
• -sis (Greek)
• -tion