-cy

See also: cy, Cy, CY, .cy, cy., and cy-

English

Etymology

A normally Anglo-Norman suffix, ultimately from Latin -cia, -tia, Ancient Greek -κια (-kia), -τια (-tia).

Suffix

-cy

(non-productive) Used to form nouns of state, condition or quality e.g. obstinacy
(non-productive) Used to form nouns of rank or office e.g. abbacy

Usage notes

In sense of a state, a condition, often replaces a terminal -t, as in pregnancy (from pregnant). Exceptions include normalcy (no terminal -t in normal) and bankruptcy (terminal -t in bankrupt retained).

Synonyms

(office): -ate

Derived terms

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Translations

used to form nouns of state, condition or quality e.g. obstinacy

Galician: -cia f
Italian: -aggine

Malay: -si
Portuguese: -idade (pt) f

Anagrams

YC

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