-isms

A form of -ism — Used to form nouns of action, process, or result based on the accompanying verb ending in -ise or -ize.

Meanings

suffix
  1. pluralplural of -ism
noun
  1. pluralplural of -ism
Cite this entry
APA

-isms. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-isms

MLA

“-isms.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-isms. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-isms,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-isms.

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