Etymology

-isy

Today it means: Used to form nouns denoting condition, action, or process. Full definition →

Ancient Greek -σις
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived from-σις
  2. English today-isy

Ultimately from Ancient Greek -σις (-sis).

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