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-ity in Malay

ke--an

UK/əti//əti/

-ity in Malay: ke--an. In English, -ity means used to form an uncountable noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.

Malay words for -ity

Used to form nouns from adjectives.
ke--an

English meaning of -ity

  1. suffix Used to form an uncountable noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.
  2. suffix Used to form a countable noun from an adjective, referring to someone or something that conforms to the adjective's description.
  3. suffix Used to form other nouns, especially abstract nouns.

Full definition of -ity

-ity in a sentence

  • absurd + -ity → absurdity (“the quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment”)
  • anonym(ous) + -ity → anonymity (“the quality or state of being anonymous”)
  • modern + -ity → modernity (“the quality of being modern or contemporary”)

Questions about -ity in Malay

What is the meaning of -ity in Malay?
-ity in Malay is ke--an.
Apakah maksud -ity dalam bahasa Melayu?
-ity: ke--an.
What does -ity mean in English?
-ity means used to form an uncountable noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.

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