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Synonyms of -ette

22 similar words · 14 opposite words

Another word for -ette is -let. Other synonyms of -ette are -et, -el, -ie, -y and -ling. The opposite of -ette is over-.

Synonyms and similar words for -ette

suffixUsed to form nouns meaning a smaller form of something.

  • -culeUsed to form diminutive nouns.
  • -eeUsed to form diminutives.
  • -elDiminutive suffix in words of Germanic origin.
  • -etUsed to form diminutives, loosely construed.
  • -icleUsed to form diminutive nouns.
  • -ieForming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names.
  • -kinForming diminutives of nouns.
  • -leForming diminutives from other nouns.
  • -letA diminutive suffix.
  • -lingSmall, immature, miniature.
  • -oleA diminutive suffix referring to small parts of organisms or their cells.
  • -uleDiminutive suffix.
  • -yForming diminutive nouns.
  • mini-Smaller version of an item than usual.
  • micro-Very small.
  • nano-Very small.

suffixMore synonyms

  • -a
  • -essUsed to form female equivalents.
  • -ineUsed to form feminine nouns.
  • -ressForms feminine agent nouns.
  • she-A female, usually an animal.
  • -trix

Opposite of -ette

suffixAntonym(s) of “diminutive”.

suffixAntonym(s) of “female affix”.

  • he-Indicating a male, usually of an animal.

Meaning of -ette

  1. suffix Used to form nouns meaning a smaller form of something.
  2. suffix Used to form nouns meaning or implying the female equivalent of.
  3. suffix Used to form nouns meaning an imitation or substitute of something.

Full definition of -ette

Questions about synonyms of -ette

What is another word for -ette?
-ette has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as -let, -et, -el, -ie, -y, -ling, -le and -ole.
What is the opposite of -ette?
The opposite of -ette is over-.
What does -ette mean?
-ette means used to form nouns meaning a smaller form of something.

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