-loquy

English

Alternative forms

  • -loquie (obsolete)
  • -loquism

Etymology

From the Latin -loquium, from loquor (I speak).

Pronunciation

Suffix

-loquy

  1. (forming nouns, Latinate) speaking, speech

Usage notes

  • Terms formed with this suffix are invariably stressed on the antepenult.

Synonyms

  • -logy (Grecian equivalent)

Derived terms

Translations

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