"-cy" meaning in All languages combined

See -cy on Wiktionary

Suffix [English]

IPA: /si/ Forms: -cy
Head templates: {{suffix}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Used to form nouns from adjectives, indicating a state, quality, or condition.
    Sense id: simple--cy-en-suffix-HRv2E-b0
  2. Used to form abstract nouns from certain nouns denoting roles, titles, or professions, often related to states, practices, or governance.
    Sense id: simple--cy-en-suffix-CI~eNxoR
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  "forms": [
    {
      "form": "-cy",
      "raw_tags": [
        "Suffix"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "head_templates": [
    {
      "expansion": "[POS TABLE]",
      "name": "suffix"
    }
  ],
  "lang": "English",
  "lang_code": "en",
  "pos": "suffix",
  "senses": [
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "His accuracy in shooting was remarkable. (accurate + cy)"
        },
        {
          "text": "The queen asserted her supremacy over all the land. (supreme + cy)"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "Used to form nouns from adjectives, indicating a state, quality, or condition."
      ],
      "id": "simple--cy-en-suffix-HRv2E-b0"
    },
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "The country's democracy allowed people to vote freely. (democrat + cy)"
        },
        {
          "text": "The age of piracy lasted for many years. (pirate + cy)"
        },
        {
          "text": "The diplomacy between nations helped maintain peace. (diplomat + cy)"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "Used to form abstract nouns from certain nouns denoting roles, titles, or professions, often related to states, practices, or governance."
      ],
      "id": "simple--cy-en-suffix-CI~eNxoR"
    }
  ],
  "sounds": [
    {
      "ipa": "/si/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "-cy"
}
{
  "forms": [
    {
      "form": "-cy",
      "raw_tags": [
        "Suffix"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "head_templates": [
    {
      "expansion": "[POS TABLE]",
      "name": "suffix"
    }
  ],
  "lang": "English",
  "lang_code": "en",
  "pos": "suffix",
  "senses": [
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "His accuracy in shooting was remarkable. (accurate + cy)"
        },
        {
          "text": "The queen asserted her supremacy over all the land. (supreme + cy)"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "Used to form nouns from adjectives, indicating a state, quality, or condition."
      ]
    },
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "The country's democracy allowed people to vote freely. (democrat + cy)"
        },
        {
          "text": "The age of piracy lasted for many years. (pirate + cy)"
        },
        {
          "text": "The diplomacy between nations helped maintain peace. (diplomat + cy)"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "Used to form abstract nouns from certain nouns denoting roles, titles, or professions, often related to states, practices, or governance."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "sounds": [
    {
      "ipa": "/si/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "-cy"
}

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