-ar

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective Suffix 1.2.1 Usage Note 1.3 Synonyms

English

Etymology

From Latin adjective suffix -aris

Adjective Suffix

-ar

1. of or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.

   line, linear

   alveolus, alveolar

   column, columnar

Usage Note

If the root word ends in r, the variant -al is often used instead. Sometimes both forms are used: linear, lineal.

Synonyms

• -al
• -an
• -ary
• -ese
• -ic
• -id
• -ish
• -like
• -oid
• -ous
• -y