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sufferable

IPA: /ˈsʌfərəbəl/

KK: /sʌfərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be tolerated or endured; not too bad or difficult to handle.

Example: The conditions were sufferable, allowing us to continue our work despite the challenges.

sufferance

IPA: /ˈsʌfərəns/

KK: /ˈsʌfərəns/

noun

Definition: The ability to endure pain, distress, or hardship without complaint; also refers to permission or consent that is implied by not stopping something.

Example: Her sufferance during the difficult times showed her strength and resilience.

sufferer

IPA: /ˈsʌfərə/

KK: /ˈsʌfərər/

noun

Definition: A person who experiences pain, distress, or hardship, often due to illness or difficult circumstances.

Example: The charity provides support for every sufferer of chronic pain.

suffering

IPA: /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The experience of physical or emotional pain and distress.

Example: Many people find comfort in helping others who are in suffering.

suffice

IPA: /səˈfaɪs/

KK: /səˈfaɪs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or need.

Example: A simple explanation will suffice for most people.

transitive verb

Definition: To be enough to meet the needs or requirements of something or someone.

Example: A simple explanation will suffice for most people.

sufficiency

IPA: /səˈfɪʃənsi/

KK: /səˈfɪʃənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of having enough of something to meet needs or requirements.

Example: The sufficiency of food and water is essential for survival.

sufficient

IPA: /səˈfɪʃənt/

KK: /səˈfɪʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Having enough of what is needed to meet a requirement or fulfill a purpose.

Example: The food provided was sufficient for all the guests at the party.

determiner

Definition: Having enough of what is needed; adequate in quantity or quality.

Example: The team had sufficient resources to complete the project on time.

sufficiently

IPA: /səˈfɪʃəntli/

KK: /səˈfɪʃəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is enough or adequate for a particular purpose.

Example: The instructions were sufficiently clear for everyone to understand.

suffix

IPA: /ˈsʌfɪks/

KK: /ˈsʌfɪks/

noun

Definition: A part added to the end of a word that changes its meaning or grammatical function, like -ing or -ed.

Example: In the word 'happiness', the suffix is '-ness'.

transitive verb

Definition: To add a group of letters at the end of a word to change its meaning or form.

Example: In English, you can suffix the word 'happy' with '-ness' to create 'happiness'.

suffixal

IPA: /ˈsʌfɪksəl/

KK: /sʌfɪksəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or functioning as a suffix, which is a word part added to the end of a base word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

Example: In linguistics, suffixal forms can change the tense of a verb or the number of a noun.

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