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-al

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Table of contents

1 English

1.1 Etymology
1.2 Adjective Suffix

1.2.1 Usage Note

1.3 Synonyms

English

Etymology

From Latin adjective suffix -alis

Adjective Suffix

-al

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, lineal
base, basal
cranium, cranial

Usage Note

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

Synonyms

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WordNet Definitions

The noun "al" has two senses:

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