Reference meaning
-ity
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Used to form an uncountable noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.
Other meanings
2. suffix
Used to form a countable noun from an adjective, referring to someone or something that conforms to the adjective's description.
3. suffix
Used to form other nouns, especially abstract nouns.
4. suffix
Alternative form of -ety.
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