-edad

See also: edad

Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Latin -itātem. Doublet of -idad.

Suffix

-edad f (noun-forming suffix, plural -edades)

  1. Alternative form of -dad
    ‎sucio (“dirty”) + ‎-edad → ‎suciedad (“dirtiness”)

Usage notes
  • Used generally for adjectives ending in -io or for two syllable adjectives; comparable generally to the English suffix -ity.

Derived terms
Spanish terms suffixed with -edad

Further reading
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