Ment
/mɛnt/noun
A suffix forming nouns that denote an action or resulting state.
Did you know?The suffix 'ment' derives from the Latin 'mentum', which is linked to the act of thought, revealing how our thoughts manifest in reality!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
mentum
“a suffix indicating the result of an action or process.”
Old French
Old French
ment
“adoption of the Latin suffix as a means to form nouns.”
14th Century
Middle English
-ment
“used to create nouns from verbs, indicating a state or condition.”
Modern English
English
-ment
“a common suffix used in English to denote an action or resulting state.”
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