-ition

/ˈɪʃən/

A form of -tion — Used to form nouns meaning "the action of (a verb)" or "the result of (a verb)". Words ending in this suffix are almost always derived from a similar Latin word; a few (e.g. gumption) are not derived from Latin and are unrelated to any verb. More often, -ation is used.

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Meanings

suffix
  1. alternativeAlternative form of -tion (with interfix -i-)

Origin

From -i- + -tion.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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