endotys

/ɛndəˈtaɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used to denote a relation or a position, especially in ancient Greek and Latin nomenclature.

“The etymology of the word reveals its endotys, indicating a connection to an ancient Greek deity.”

2. suffix

Denoting a relation or a position, especially in ancient Greek and Latin nomenclature.

“The endotys in the word ‘endotys’ itself denotes a relation to its original meaning.”

Synonyms

  • denominator
  • suffix

Antonyms

  • augmentative
  • diminutive