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-ar
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English
Etymology
From Latin adjective suffix -aris
Adjective Suffix
-ar
- 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, linear
- alveolus, alveolar
- column, columnar
Usage Note
If the root word ends in r, the variant -al is often used instead. Sometimes both forms are used: linear, lineal.
Synonyms
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