-bility

A form of -ability — Forms a noun from a verb or an adjective by changing from -able; ability, inclination or suitability for a specified function or condition.

Meanings

suffix
  1. alternativeAlternative form of -ability (in certain restricted contexts of word formation)
  2. alternativeAlternative form of -ibility (in certain restricted contexts of word formation)

Translations

Catalan -bilitat
  • -bilitatsuffix
Portuguese -bilidade
  • -bilidadesuffix
Spanish -bilidad
  • -bilidadsuffix
Cite this entry
APA

-bility. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-bility

MLA

“-bility.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-bility. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-bility,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-bility.

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