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-idad

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See also: idad and Idad

Spanish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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    Learned borrowing from Latin -itātem. Doublet of -edad.

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /iˈdad/ [iˈð̞að̞]
    • Rhymes: -ad
    • Syllabification: -i‧dad

    Suffix

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    -idad f (noun-forming suffix, plural -idades)

    1. alternative form of -dad
      conductivo (conductive) + ‎-idad → ‎conductividad (conductivity)
      fácil (easy) + ‎-idad → ‎facilidad (ease)

    Usage notes

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    • Used generally for adjectives of three or more syllables; comparable to the English suffix -ity.

    Derived terms

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