-ité

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Contents 1 French 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Suffix 1.2.1 Derived terms

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[edit] Etymology

From the Latin suffix -itātem, accusative of -itās.

[edit] Suffix

-ité

1. variant of -té, giving a quality of characteristic of an adjective.

[edit] Derived terms

• rapide (fast)> rapidité (speed)
• tranquille (tranquil/calm)> tranquillité (tranquility/calmness)