Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used to form nouns, especially in Latin-derived words, referring to a thing or condition, such as ‘stadium’ or ‘horizon’.

“The suffix ‘-arius’ is added to ‘nova’ to form the word ‘novarius’, a rare or unknown word.”

2. suffix

A suffix added to a word to form a new word, often indicating a particular relationship or meaning.

“The word ‘bonus’ is turned into ‘bonarius’ by adding the suffix ‘-arius’.”