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thesis (n.)

late 14c., "unaccented syllable or note, a lowering of the voice in music," from Latin thesis "unaccented syllable in poetry," later (and more correctly) "stressed part of a metrical foot," from Greek thesis "a proposition," also "downbeat" (in music), originally "a setting down, a placing, an arranging; position, situation" (from reduplicated form of PIE root *dhe- "to set, put").

The sense in logic of "a formulation in advance of a proposition to be proved or debated" is attested by 1570s (contrasted to hypothesis ; in rhetoric it is opposed to antithesis ); that of "dissertation presented by a candidate for a university degree" is from 1650s. The uncertainty of the prosodic sense might have kept it from being established in English. Related: Thetic ; thetical ; thetically .

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*dhē- , Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to set, put."

It forms all or part of: abdomen ; abscond ; affair ; affect (v.1) "make a mental impression on;" affect (v.2) "make a pretense of;" affection ; amplify ; anathema ; antithesis ; apothecary ; artifact ; artifice ; beatific ; benefice ; beneficence ; beneficial ; benefit ; bibliothec ; bodega ; boutique ; certify ; chafe ; chauffeur ; comfit ; condiment ; confection ; confetti ; counterfeit ; deed ; deem ; deface ; defeasance ; defeat ; defect ; deficient ; difficulty ; dignify ; discomfit ; do (v.); doom ; -dom ; duma ; edifice ; edify ; efface ; effect ; efficacious ; efficient ; epithet ; facade ; face ; facet ; facial ; -facient ; facile ; facilitate ; facsimile ; fact ; faction (n.1) "political party;" -faction ; factitious ; factitive ; factor ; factory ; factotum ; faculty ; fashion ; feasible ; feat ; feature ; feckless ; fetish ; -fic ; fordo ; forfeit ; -fy ; gratify ; hacienda ; hypothecate ; hypothesis ; incondite ; indeed ; infect ; justify ; malefactor ; malfeasance ; manufacture ; metathesis ; misfeasance ; modify ; mollify ; multifarious ; notify ; nullify ; office ; officinal ; omnifarious ; orifice ; parenthesis ; perfect ; petrify ; pluperfect ; pontifex ; prefect ; prima facie ; proficient ; profit ; prosthesis ; prothesis ; purdah ; putrefy ; qualify ; rarefy ; recondite ; rectify ; refectory ; sacrifice ; salmagundi ; samadhi ; satisfy ; sconce ; suffice ; sufficient ; surface ; surfeit ; synthesis ; tay ; ticking (n.); theco- ; thematic ; theme ; thesis ; verify .

It is the hypothetical source of/evidence for its existence is provided by: Sanskrit dadhati "puts, places;" Avestan dadaiti "he puts;" Old Persian ada "he made;" Hittite dai- "to place;" Greek tithenai "to put, set, place;" Latin facere "to make, do; perform; bring about;" Lithuanian dėti "to put;" Polish dziać się "to be happening;" Russian delat' "to do;" Old High German tuon , German tun , Old English don "to do."

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From Late Middle English thesis ( “ lowering of the voice ” ) [ 1 ] and also borrowed directly from its etymon Latin thesis ( “ proposition, thesis; lowering of the voice ” ) , from Ancient Greek θέσῐς ( thésis , “ arrangement, placement, setting; conclusion, position, thesis; lowering of the voice ” ) , from τῐ́θημῐ ( títhēmi , “ to place, put, set; to put down in writing; to consider as, regard ” ) [ 2 ] [ 3 ] (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- ( “ to do; to place, put ” ) ) + -σῐς ( -sis , suffix forming abstract nouns or nouns of action, process, or result ) . The English word is a doublet of deed .

Sense 1.1 (“proposition or statement supported by arguments”) is adopted from antithesis . [ 2 ] Sense 1.4 (“initial stage of reasoning”) was first used by the German philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte (1762–1814), and later applied to the dialectical method of his countryman, the philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831).

The plural form theses is borrowed from Latin thesēs , from Ancient Greek θέσεις ( théseis ) .

Pronunciation

• ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈθiːsɪs/ , ( archaic ) /ˈθɛsɪs/

• ( General American ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈθisɪs/
• Rhymes: -iːsɪs
• Hyphenation: the‧sis
• ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈθiːsiːz/
• ( General American ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈθisiz/
• Rhymes: -iːsiːz
• Hyphenation: the‧ses

thesis ( plural theses )

• ( rhetoric ) A proposition or statement supported by arguments .
• 1766 , [ Oliver Goldsmith ], “The Conclusion”, in The Vicar of Wakefield:   [ … ] , volume II, Salisbury, Wiltshire: [ … ] B. Collins, for F [ rancis ] Newbery ,   [ … ] , →OCLC , pages 218–219 : I told them of the grave, becoming, and ſublime deportment they ſhould aſſume upon this myſtical occaſion, and read them two homilies and a theſis of my own compoſing, in order to prepare them.
• ( mathematics , computer science ) A conjecture , especially one too vague to be formally stated or verified but useful as a working convention.
• ( logic ) An affirmation , or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis .
• ( philosophy ) In the dialectical method of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel : the initial stage of reasoning where a formal statement of a point is developed ; this is followed by antithesis and synthesis .
• ( music , prosody , originally ) The action of lowering the hand or bringing down the foot when indicating a rhythm ; hence, an accented part of a measure of music or verse indicated by this action; an ictus , a stress . Antonym: arsis
• ( music , prosody , with a reversal of meaning ) A depression of the voice when pronouncing a syllables of a word ; hence, the unstressed part of the metrical foot of a verse upon which such a depression falls , or an unaccented musical note .

Derived terms

• all but thesis
• bachelor's thesis
• Church-Turing thesis
• conflict thesis
• doctoral thesis
• graduate thesis
• Habakkuk thesis
• master's thesis
• Merton thesis
• private language thesis
• thesis defense
• thesis statement

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Translations.

• ^ “ thē̆sis, n. ”, in MED Online , Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan , 2007 .
• ^ “ thesis, n. ”, in Lexico , Dictionary.com ; Oxford University Press , 2019–2022 .

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• “ thesis ”, in The Century Dictionary   [ … ] , New York, N.Y.: The Century Co. , 1911 , →OCLC .
• “ thesis ”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary , Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam , 1913 , →OCLC .
• Heists , Sethis , heists , shiest , shites , sithes , thises

From Latin thesis , from Ancient Greek θέσις ( thésis , “ a proposition, a statement, a thing laid down, thesis in rhetoric, thesis in prosody ” ) .

thesis   f ( plural theses or thesissen , diminutive thesisje   n )

• Dated form of these . Synonyms: dissertatie , proefschrift , scriptie

From Ancient Greek θέσις ( thésis , “ a proposition, a statement, a thing laid down, thesis in rhetoric, thesis in prosody ” ) .

• ( Classical Latin ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈtʰe.sis/ , [ˈt̪ʰɛs̠ɪs̠]
• ( modern Italianate Ecclesiastical ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈte.sis/ , [ˈt̪ɛːs̬is]

thesis   f ( genitive thesis ) ; third declension

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• → Dutch: thesis
• → Armenian: թեզ ( tʻez )
• → Dutch: these
• → Persian: تز ( tez )
• → Romanian: teză
• → Turkish: tez
• Galician: tese
• Italian: tesi
• English: thesis
• Portuguese: tese
• Spanish: tesis
• “ thesis ”, in Charlton T. Lewis and Charles Short ( 1879 ) A Latin Dictionary , Oxford: Clarendon Press
• thesis in Gaffiot, Félix ( 1934 ) Dictionnaire illustré latin-français , Hachette.

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Other forms: theses

A thesis is the most important or foundational idea of an argument. If the thesis of your paper is that chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla, you'll need to back that up with plenty of sundae-based research.

The noun thesis has more than one important sense to it. One definition of thesis is that it is the most important or foundational idea of an argument, presentation, or piece of writing. But it can also mean a large work of art, criticism, or scientific research that represents original research and is generally the final requirement for an academic degree.

• noun an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument see more see less type of: assumption , premise , premiss a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
• noun a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree synonyms: dissertation see more see less type of: tractate , treatise a formal exposition

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What does the noun thesis mean?

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun thesis . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

thesis has developed meanings and uses in subjects including

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OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.

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The earliest known use of the noun thesis is in the Middle English period (1150—1500).

OED's earliest evidence for thesis is from before 1398, in a translation by John Trevisa, translator.

thesis is a borrowing from Greek.

Etymons: Greek θέσις .

Nearby entries

• thesaurus, n. 1823–
• thesaury, n. a1639–1708
• these, n. a1600–48
• these, pron. & adj. Old English–
• Thesean, adj. 1815–
• Theseid, n. 1725–
• Theseium, n. 1819–
• these-like, adj. 1644–
• thesial, adj. 1654
• thesicle, n. 1863–
• thesis, n. a1398–
• thesis-novel, n. 1934–
• thesis-play, n. 1902–
• thesmophilist, n. 1644–
• Thesmophorian, adj. 1891–
• Thesmophoric, adj. 1788–
• thesmothete, n. 1603–
• thesocyte, n. 1887–
• thesp, n. 1962–
• Thespian, adj. & n. 1675–
• Thespianism, n. 1914–

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Prefixes and suffixes for research writing

Many words are made up of a root word and an affix . An affix is a word part that is attached to the beginning or the end of a root word; this affix then changes the meaning of the root word.

A prefix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a word to create a new meaning. For example, if the prefix “un” is added to the root word “happy”, we get a new word that has the opposite meaning to happy: “unhappy”.

A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a word to create a new meaning. For example, if we take the root word “care”, we can change its meaning by adding the suffix “ful”, to give us the word “careful” (meaning “cautious” or “paying attention”). Alternatively, we could add the suffix “less” to “care”, to give us a word with a very different meaning: “careless” (meaning “not concerned” or “lacking in attention”).

Many words that we use in science use prefixes and suffixes that are derived from Greek or Latin. While this may seem complicated, once you become familiar with some of these prefixes and suffixes you will often be able to work out the meaning of scientific words, even if they are new to you.

Consider this example:

The word part “cyte” is derived from the Greek word for “cell”.

The word part “erythro” is derived from the Greek word for “red”.

The word “erythrocyte” means “red blood cell”.

The word “leucocyte” means “white blood cell” (the word part “leuco” being derived from the Greek word for “white”).

Note that some affixes can act as suffixes or as prefixes, depending on the word they are being used in.

For example, in the word “cytology”, meaning “the study of cells”, the word part “cyte” appears at the beginning of the word, rather than at the end as it does in “erythrocyte”. The word part “ology” comes from the Greek word that means “the study of”.

Look at the list of affixes below. Then, based on this list, answer the following questions.

• Endo – within
• Exo – outside
• Iso – equal
• Macro – large
• Micro – small
• Ology – the study of
• Therm – temperature
• What is the term for an animal’s skeleton that is inside its body?
• What is the term for an animal’s skeleton that is outside its body?
• What is the term for a process in which a system changes, for example, its pressure or volume, but the temperature remains the same?
• If the word part “osteo” comes from the Greek word for “bone”, what is the scientific name for a “bone cell”?
• What is the word part missing from the list of affixes that is needed to make a word that means the study of tiny living things?

Answers are below.

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• What is the term for an animal’s skeleton that is inside its body? “endoskeleton”
• What is the term for an animal’s skeleton that is outside its body? “exoskeleton”
• What is the term for a process in which a system changes, for example, its pressure or volume, but the temperature remains the same? “isothermal”
• If the word part “osteo” comes from the Greek word for “bone”, what is the scientific name for a “bone cell”? “osteocyte”
• What is the word part missing from the list of affixes that is needed to make a word that means the study of tiny living things? “bio”

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What are prefixes , suffixes , and combining forms ?

Prefixes and suffixes are both kinds of affixes . That is, they are word parts that attach to the beginning or end of a word or word base (a word stripped down to its simplest form) to produce a related word or an inflectional form of a word. Examples are in- in informal and both re- and -ing in reporting .

A third kind of affix is called an infix . Infixes are inserted into a word or word base. English uses very few infixes, but a couple examples are the plural-making s in words like cupsful and passersby , and various swear words, like damn in informal constructions like guaran-damn-tee .

A combining form is a form of a word that only appears as part of another word. There are a number of kinds of combining forms, each classified by what kind of word results when the form is used. For example, -wise in clockwise is an adverb combining form; -like in birdlike is an adjective combining form; -graph in photograph is a noun combining form; and -lyze in electrolyze is a verb combining form.

Combining forms are similar to affixes but can have a bit more lexical substance to them. Unlike affixes, combining forms are substantial enough to form a word simply by connecting to an affix, such as when the combining form cephal- joins with the suffix -ic to form cephalic . A combining form can also differ from an affix in its being derived from an independent word. For example, para- is a combining form in the word paratrooper because in that word it represents the word parachute . Para- is a prefix, however, in the words paranormal and paramedic . A combining form can also be distinguished historically from an affix by the fact that it is borrowed from another language in which it is descriptively a word or a combining form, such as the French mal giving English the mal- in malfunction .

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borrowed from New Latin suffīxum, noun derivative from neuter of Latin suffīxus, past participle of suffīgere "to fasten from below, attach to the top of," from suf-, assimilated form of sub- sub- + fīgere "to drive in, insert, fasten" — more at fix entry 1

derivative of suffix entry 1

1720, in the meaning defined above

1778, in the meaning defined above

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“Suffix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suffix. Accessed 4 Sep. 2024.

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• I wrote my thesis on literacy strategies for boys .
• Her main thesis is that children need a lot of verbal stimulation .
• boilerplate
• composition
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• essay question
• peer review

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Definition of Suffix

Types of suffix, examples of suffix in literature, example #1: waiting for godot (by samuel beckett).

“No, personally I do not need them any more. ( Estragon takes a step towards the bones .) But . . . ( Estragon stops short ) . . . He is therefore the one to ask . ( Estragon turns towards Lucky, hesitates .) ( in raptures ). Mister! ( Lucky bows his head .) Reply! Do you want them or don’t you? ( Silence of Lucky. To Estragon .) They’re yours. ( Estragon makes a dart at the bones, picks them up and begins to gnaw them .)… It’s a scandal ! Silence . Flabbergasted, Estragon stops gnawing , looks at Pozzo and Vladimir in turn. Pozzo outwardly calm .”

Example #2: Gulliver’s Travels (by Jonathan Swift)

“Two days after this adventure , the emperor, having ordered that part of his army which quarters in and about his metropolis, to be in readiness , took a fancy of diverting himself in a very singular manner. He desired I would stand like a Colossus, with my legs as far asunder as I conveniently could. He then commanded his general (who was an old experienced leader, and a great patron of mine) to draw up the troops in close order, and march them under me …”

Example #3: Heart of Darkness (by Joseph Conrad)

“We were on deck at the time, and the headman of my wood-cutters, lounging near by, turned upon him his heavy and glittering eyes…I assure you that never, never before, did this land, this river, this jungle, the very arch of this blazing sky, appear to me so hopeless and so dark, so impenetrable to human thought, so pitiless to human weakness . … he did not know exactly in what direction .”

Example #4: Macbeth (by William Shakespeare)

“And fixed his head upon our battlements . As whence the sun ‘gins his reflection Shipwracking storms and direful thunders break… As cannons overcharged with double cracks, So they doubly redoubled strokes upon the foe. Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds .”

Example #5: Ode to Autumn (by John Keats)

“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness , Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun… To bend with apples the moss’d cottage- trees , And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core; Thee sitting careless on a granary floor, Thy hair soft-lifted by the winnowing wind…”

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| | | | | | | My Wordlists Legacy activities Advanced Dictionary         Wordsmyth     Standard   Lookup History theses a statement or proposition put forward and supported by proof or argument. , , , , , , an essay or dissertation, esp. one based on research or critical study, submitted as a requirement for an advanced academic degree. , , , , , , , the opening of a dialectical argument or process, followed by antithesis and resolved in synthesis. the accented part of a musical measure; downbeat. , , , , , , , , , , , , Subscriber feature Subscribe for ad-free Wordsmyth and more Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Core Vocabulary Most Popular Browse the Dictionary My Saved Words thesis (noun) She wrote her thesis on Renaissance Nativity scenes. a master's/doctoral thesis on the effects of global warming New evidence supports his thesis . We disagreed with the basic thesis of the report. The book's central thesis is that propaganda influences the masses in important ways. a flower or group of flowers that a woman wears on her clothing or wrist on special occasions About Us & Legal Info Partner Program Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols thesis: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words Prefixes of thesis, photosynthesis, parenthesis, biosynthesis, nucleosynthesis, spondylolisthesis, resynthesis, osteosynthesis, chemosynthesis, kinesthesis, kinaesthesis, psychosynthesis, polysynthesis, electrosynthesis, derived words of thesis, hypothesise, synthesiser, photosynthesise, sharpen your skills with the masters. List of Suffix: 50+ Most Common Suffixes in English By: Author English Study Online Posted on Last updated: August 21, 2024 Sharing is caring! In the English language, suffixes play a crucial role in modifying and expanding the meanings of words. Understanding and recognizing common suffixes can greatly enhance one’s vocabulary and comprehension skills. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive list of suffixes along with their meanings and examples, offering readers a valuable resource for improving their language proficiency. Table of Contents Suffix List in English List of Suffix – Created by Englishstudyonline A  suffix  is a letter or group of letters attached to the end of a word, making a new word or altering the original word’s tense, meaning, or part of speech. For example, adding  -ness  to the adjective “happy” creates the noun “happiness.” List of Noun Suffixes Learn a useful list of noun suffixes with their meaning and examples in English Meaning: Condition, quality Examples: dismissal, proposal, arrival, approval, denial, refusal -ance/-ence Meaning: action, state, condition or quality Examples: acceptance, attendance, reference preference, insurance, existence -ation/-tion Meaning: the action or resulting state Examples: declaration, celebration, information, immigration, education, elimination, combination Meaning: state or being Examples: revision, division, revision, profession, depression, confusion, tension, compulsion, confusion, decision, impression Meaning: action or the resulting state Examples: erasure, failure, pressure, legislature, departure, enclosure Meaning: action, state, process Examples: postage, package, baggage, marriage, breakage, passage Examples: landing, writing, ending, seating, blessing, feeding Meaning: a business or trade, a behavior, a condition Examples: bakery, creamery, machinery, slavery, brewery Meaning: engaged in something, associated with something Examples: volunteer, engineer, musketeer, auctioneer, racketeer, mountaineer, profiteer Meaning: someone who performs an action Examples: teacher, dancer, helper, farmer, lawyer, jeweler, preacher, prisoner, villager Meaning: person who practices Examples: cartoonist, columnist, bicyclist, physicist, violinist, terrorist Meaning: the state or condition of Examples: equality, abnormality, probability, civility, stupidity, curiosity, mobility, reality, tranquility, activity Meaning: the action or result of Examples: retirement, establishment, movement, abandonment Meaning: a state or quality Examples: awareness, kindness, darkness, fondness, happiness, kindness, truthfulness, quietness, sleepiness, usefulness Meaning: a person who is something Examples: translator, investigator, conductor, distributor Meaning: position held Examples: courtship, ownership, internship, worship. partnership, membership, friendship Meaning: state or quality Examples: labyrinth, warmth, death, strength, width, length, filth, birth, growth, depth Meaning: condition Examples: honesty, difficulty, safety, cruelty, subtlety, loyalty, modesty, certainty Meaning: family terms Examples: parenthood, motherhood, childhood Noun Suffix List – Created by Englishstudyonline List of Adjective Suffixes -able, -ible Meaning: capable of being Examples: adaptable, predictable, preventable, credible Meaning: pertaining to Examples: natural, criminal, theatrical, accidental, regional, brutal, personal, regional, universal, seasonal Meaning: inclined to or tending to Examples: reliant, defiant, vigilant, brilliant Meaning: of or relating to Examples: dietary, planetary, military, honorary, budgetary, complimentary, momentary, honorary, cautionary, customary Meaning: full of or notable of Examples: wonderful, fanciful, beautiful, skillful, successful, delightful, awful, grateful Meaning: relating to Examples: organic, heroic, poetic, iconic, athletic, basic, scientific, historic, rhythmic, photographic -ious, -ous Meaning: having qualities of Examples: cautious, humorous, gracious, fabulous, dangerous, mysterious, nervous, victorious, poisonous, courteous Meaning: quality or nature of Examples: expensive, pensive, creative Meaning: without something Examples: faultless, fearless, restless, useless, friendless, homeless, worthless, penniless, hopeless, powerless Meaning: made up of or characterized by Examples: fruity, tasty, brainy, grouchy, rainy, funny, messy, dirty, spotty Meaning: having the nature of Examples: practical, logical, magical, statistical, alphabetical, historical Meaning: origin, nature Examples: sheepish, foolish, childish, selfish, girlish, pinkish Meaning: like Examples: childlike, birdlike, warlike, lifelike, ladylike Adjective Suffix List – Created by Englishstudyonline List of Verb Suffixes Meaning: past-tense version of a verb Examples: climbed, missed, laughed, called Meaning: become Examples: fasten, strengthen, soften, awaken, blacken, broaden, deafen, flatten, gladden, tighten, shorten, sweeten, lengthen, brighten, darken Meaning: action or process, making an adjective comparative Examples: longer, bigger, fuller, faster Meaning: verb form/present participle of an action Examples: swimming, laughing, writing, driving Meaning: to cause or to become Examples: specialize, authorize, commercialize, memorialize, apologize, characterize, digitalize, socialize, symbolize, stabilize, familiarize, advertise, colonize, civilize Meaning: To make or produce Examples: classify, codify, clarify, crucify, defy, falsify, intensify, modify, satisfy, simplify, unify, exemplify, identify, justify, notify, terrify Meaning: To make Examples: accommodate, activate, animate, captivate, considerate, consolidate, cooperate, decorate, allocate, concentrate List of Adverb Suffixes Meaning: in what manner something is being done Examples: bravely, simply, honestly, gladly, lately, rightly, completely, really, definitely, maturely Meaning: in a certain direction Examples: backward, wayward , awkward, afterward Meaning: in relation to Examples: clockwise, edgewise, lengthwise, otherwise, crosswise, likewise Averb Suffix List – Created by Englishstudyonline Frequently Misused Suffixes When you’re writing, it’s easy to confuse certain English suffixes. Here’s a quick guide to help you avoid common errors. Correct Use Common Misuse Divisible Divisable Tangible Tangable Responsible Responsable -itis and -osis : These indicate medical conditions, but their use differs.  -itis  means inflammation, e.g., “bronchitis”.  -osis  suggests a general condition or process, e.g., “neurosis.” -logy and -ography :  -logy  refers to a study or a branch of knowledge, like “biology”.  -ography  relates to a descriptive study or written work about a subject, like “biography.” -ee and -er/or : The suffix  -ee  denotes the recipient of an action, “employee”. The  -er  or  -or  signifies someone performing an action, “employer”. 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Suffixes are sequences of letters that are appended to the ends of words in order to modify and change their meanings. By appending the suffix -ing to the verb ‘speak,’ for instance, we can get the present tense form ‘talking.’ Suffix definition A suffix is a series of letters that is added to the end of a root word and modifies or expands the meaning of the original word. Suffixes can also be used in English to show if a word is a noun , verb, adjective , or adverb . Difference between a prefix and a suffix A prefix is a letter or group of letters that is attached to the beginning of a word. Having said that, it completely alters the definition of the word. On the other hand, the term “ suffix ” refers to a group of letters that is added to the end of a word. As an illustration: The prefix “im” affects the meaning of the word “patient” and appears in this context at the beginning of the word. Patient is synonymous with patience, while impatient conveys the opposite connotation of that word. On the other hand, the word “painful” is formed by adding the suffix “ful” to the beginning of the word, which results in a new meaning. In addition, the meaning of the word shifts when a suffix is added. “Pain” is a noun, and “painful” is an adjective. Nevertheless, prefixes and suffixes are both considered to be elements of affixes. The meaning of the base word, also known as the root word, can be altered by using one of these affixes. A quick look reveals the following differences between a prefix and a suffix: A root word’s prefix is any set of letters that appears before the root word itself. A suffix, on the other hand, is a collection of letters that are appended to the end of a basic word. The prefix appears first in any word, and the suffix is always inserted at the very end. A prefix can alter the meaning, and a suffix can likewise modify the meaning; besides , they can help format tenses . In contrast, there is only one kind of prefix, but there are two kinds of suffixes: inflectional and derivational. Why are suffixes used? The best strategy to increase your vocabulary is to become familiar with various suffixes. Suffixes are typically added to the end of words to change or expand their meaning. A suffix is an additional word that is added to the end of a root word in order to create new words. A root word is an autonomous word that may be used on its own. Take, for example: Play – Playing Sing – Singing Young – Youngest Cute – Cutest Big – Bigger Tall – Taller A word’s suffix can also indicate how it will be employed in a sentence . It can also indicate whether or not the word is a noun, verb, adverb, or adjective. When appended to the end of a root word, certain suffixes allow for the spelling of the root word to remain unchanged. What are the grammar rules that govern suffixes? The English language places a strong emphasis on the use of suffixes . They are put to use in the creation of new words as well as in the modification of the meanings of existing terms. There are two types of suffixes: vowel suffixes and consonant suffixes. The following is a list of rules governing suffixes in grammar : 1. Double the amount of the consonant When adding suffixes to some base words that end with a consonant, it is necessary to double the last letter. However, this requirement is only applicable in specific circumstances. Fat – Fatter Cool – Cooler Hot – Hotter Run – Running Call – Calling Write – Writing Flip – Flipped Clip – Clipped Pamper – Pampered Partner – Partnered Fumble – Fumbling 2. Get rid of the silent E The rule that dictates whether a word’s last silent “e” should be dropped or not depends on the letter that comes first in the suffix. This is true whether it’s a vowel or a consonant. Give – Giving Dine – Dining Make – Making Debate – Debatable Excite – Exciting Vote – Voting Love – Lovable 3. Maintain the Final E When adding a suffix to a word, there are a few instances in which the final “e” of the word remains intact. Courage – Courageous Advantage – Advantageous 4. Don’t forget the Y When attaching a suffix, there are a few instances in which the letter “y” must be maintained at the end of the word. Destroy – Destroyed Bray – Brayed Betray – Betrayal Convey – Conveyed 5. Replace the Y in the phrase with an I In order to add a suffix, it is sometimes necessary to alter the letter “y” that is found at the end of the word to the letter “i.” Copy – Copied Cry – Cried Deny – Denied 6. Replace IE with Y When you add the suffix -ing to a word that ends in “ie,” modify the ending of the word so that it ends in “y.” Lie – Lying Die – Dying Suffix (list) -ness refers to a quality in its present situation. Happy – Happiness Example: James believed that happiness was the biggest gift he could give himself. -ment refers to an action or the consequence of Excite – Excitement Example: Selena could not contain her excitement when she opened her present. -er, which stands for someone who acts as an actor Dance – Dancer Example: The dancer arrived two hours early at the venue. -ion, which stands for the process of Perfect – Perfection Example: Selena always looked for perfection, no matter what she did. -ship, which stands for a position maintained Hard – Hardship Example: James has faced a lot of hardship in his life. More suffix words and meanings: -al Condition, quality Dismissal, proposal, arrival, approval -ance/-ence Action, state, condition, quality Acceptance, attendance, insurance, existence -sion State or being Revision, division, profession -ure Action or the resulting state Erasure, failure, pressure, legislature -age Action, state, process Postage, package, baggage, marriage -ing Action, state, process Landing, writing, ending -ery A business or trade in behavior Bakery, creamery, machinery, slavery -eer Engaging in something Volunteer, engineer, musketeer -er Someone who performs an action Teacher, dancer, helper -ist Person who practices Cartoonist, columnist, bicyclist -ity State or condition of Equality, abnormality, probability -ment The action or result of Retirement, establishment, movement -ness A state or quality Awareness, kindness, darkness -or A person who is something Translator, investigator -ship Position held Courtship, internship, worship -th State or quality Warmth, death, strength -ty Condition Honesty, difficulty, safety -hoop Family terms Parenthood, motherhood Adjective suffixes (list) -able means “capable of being” Comfort – Comfortable Example: James lived in a comfortable apartment with his brother. -ary means “of” or “related to” Revolution – Revolutionary Example: The new Android technology is truly revolutionary. -ful means “full of” Joy – Joyful Example: James has a very joyful puppy. -ious means “having characteristics of” Luxury – Luxurious Example: James bought a luxurious robe for his girlfriend. -ive means “having the quality or character of” Excess – Excessive Example: Selena is sick because she had an excessive amount of chocolates last night. Verb suffixes (list) -ed denotes the verb’s past tense. Talk – Talked Example: Selena talked to all the people at the party. -en denotes transformation into. Wood – Wooden Example: Selena started using a wooden spoon to be more environment friendly. -ing is the present tense of most verbs. Climb – Climbing Example: The monkey started climbing the pole this morning. More verb suffix words: -er Action or process, making an adjective Longer, bigger, fuller, faster -ing Verb form/present of an action Swimming, laughing, writing -ize, -ise To cause or to become Spealize, authorize, socialize -ify, -fy To make or produce Classify, satisfy, simplify -ate To make Accomodate, activate, animate Adverb suffixes (list) -ly denotes the way in which something is performed. Frequent – Frequently Example: James frequently visits the new coffee shop. -ward points in a particular direction Back – Backward Example: The puppy kept walking backward because it was scared. -wide means with respect to World – Worldwide Example: Justin Bieber became popular worldwide because of his music. More adverb suffix words: -ly In the manner something is being done Bravely, simply, honestly -ward In a certain direction Backward, wayward, awkward -wise In relation to Clockwise, edgewise, lengthwise How to use a suffix The addition of a suffix to the end of a word will alter what that word means when used in context. The shift is not particularly obvious. A suffix will not transform a word into its antithesis or add another facet of meaning to it; rather, it will change the category that a word belongs to. The suffix that means ‘origin is’ is ‘ish.’ For example: Fool – Foolish On a form (like a job application), the term “suffix” refers to the addendum that comes after a person’s last name. It provides further identification for someone in the same family with the same name. A combining form is a word that only appears as part of another word. For example, “-wise” in clockwise. Combining forms are similar to affixes but have more lexical substance. Inflectional suffixes don’t change the word class of the word after the inflection. Derivational suffixes can get divided into two categories: class-changing derivation and class-maintaining derivation. The word suffix is can be defined as adding a portion of a word to form a different word from its original meaning. The original meaning comes from New Latin Suffixium. What is a Suffix? What are the Differences between Prefix and Suffix? What are Prefixes and Suffixes? Definition, Examples Difference Between Suffix and Prefix What Are Suffixes? (with Examples) What are suffixes? Suffix Spelling Rules: 6 Keys for Adding Suffixes Correctly What Is a Suffix—and How Should You Use One? List of Suffixes: 30 Must-Know Suffix Examples Learn How to Use Prefixes and Suffixes List of Suffix: 50+ Most Common Suffixes with Meaning and Examples Inside this article Fact checked: Content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. Learn more. About the author Dalia Y.: Dalia is an English Major and linguistics expert with an additional degree in Psychology. Dalia has featured articles on Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, Grammarly, and many more. She covers English, ESL, and all things grammar on GrammarBrain. 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Your weekly dose of grammar and English fun. The world's best online resource for learning English. Understand words, phrases, slang terms, and all other variations of the English language. Abbreviations Editorial Policy Have a language expert improve your writing Run a free plagiarism check in 10 minutes, generate accurate citations for free. Knowledge Base How to Write a Thesis Statement | 4 Steps & Examples How to Write a Thesis Statement | 4 Steps & Examples Published on January 11, 2019 by Shona McCombes . Revised on August 15, 2023 by Eoghan Ryan. A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . It usually comes near the end of your introduction . Your thesis will look a bit different depending on the type of essay you’re writing. But the thesis statement should always clearly state the main idea you want to get across. Everything else in your essay should relate back to this idea. You can write your thesis statement by following four simple steps: Start with a question Write your initial answer Develop your answer Refine your thesis statement Instantly correct all language mistakes in your text Upload your document to correct all your mistakes in minutes Table of contents What is a thesis statement, placement of the thesis statement, step 1: start with a question, step 2: write your initial answer, step 3: develop your answer, step 4: refine your thesis statement, types of thesis statements, other interesting articles, frequently asked questions about thesis statements. A thesis statement summarizes the central points of your essay. It is a signpost telling the reader what the essay will argue and why. The best thesis statements are: Concise: A good thesis statement is short and sweet—don’t use more words than necessary. State your point clearly and directly in one or two sentences. Contentious: Your thesis shouldn’t be a simple statement of fact that everyone already knows. A good thesis statement is a claim that requires further evidence or analysis to back it up. Coherent: Everything mentioned in your thesis statement must be supported and explained in the rest of your paper. Prevent plagiarism. Run a free check. The thesis statement generally appears at the end of your essay introduction or research paper introduction . The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on the world of education. The use of the internet in academic contexts and among young people more generally is hotly debated. For many who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and potentially harmful. This concern, while understandable, is misguided. The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education: the internet facilitates easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers. You should come up with an initial thesis, sometimes called a working thesis , early in the writing process . As soon as you’ve decided on your essay topic , you need to work out what you want to say about it—a clear thesis will give your essay direction and structure. You might already have a question in your assignment, but if not, try to come up with your own. What would you like to find out or decide about your topic? For example, you might ask: After some initial research, you can formulate a tentative answer to this question. At this stage it can be simple, and it should guide the research process and writing process . Now you need to consider why this is your answer and how you will convince your reader to agree with you. As you read more about your topic and begin writing, your answer should get more detailed. In your essay about the internet and education, the thesis states your position and sketches out the key arguments you’ll use to support it. The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education because it facilitates easier access to information. In your essay about braille, the thesis statement summarizes the key historical development that you’ll explain. The invention of braille in the 19th century transformed the lives of blind people, allowing them to participate more actively in public life. A strong thesis statement should tell the reader: Why you hold this position What they’ll learn from your essay The key points of your argument or narrative The final thesis statement doesn’t just state your position, but summarizes your overall argument or the entire topic you’re going to explain. To strengthen a weak thesis statement, it can help to consider the broader context of your topic. These examples are more specific and show that you’ll explore your topic in depth. Your thesis statement should match the goals of your essay, which vary depending on the type of essay you’re writing: In an argumentative essay , your thesis statement should take a strong position. Your aim in the essay is to convince your reader of this thesis based on evidence and logical reasoning. In an expository essay , you’ll aim to explain the facts of a topic or process. Your thesis statement doesn’t have to include a strong opinion in this case, but it should clearly state the central point you want to make, and mention the key elements you’ll explain. If you want to know more about AI tools , college essays , or fallacies make sure to check out some of our other articles with explanations and examples or go directly to our tools! Ad hominem fallacy Post hoc fallacy Appeal to authority fallacy False cause fallacy Sunk cost fallacy College essays Choosing Essay Topic Write a College Essay Write a Diversity Essay College Essay Format & Structure Comparing and Contrasting in an Essay  (AI) Tools Grammar Checker Paraphrasing Tool Text Summarizer AI Detector Plagiarism Checker Citation Generator A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . Everything else you write should relate to this key idea. The thesis statement is essential in any academic essay or research paper for two main reasons: It gives your writing direction and focus. It gives the reader a concise summary of your main point. Without a clear thesis statement, an essay can end up rambling and unfocused, leaving your reader unsure of exactly what you want to say. Follow these four steps to come up with a thesis statement : Ask a question about your topic . Write your initial answer. Develop your answer by including reasons. Refine your answer, adding more detail and nuance. The thesis statement should be placed at the end of your essay introduction . Cite this Scribbr article If you want to cite this source, you can copy and paste the citation or click the “Cite this Scribbr article” button to automatically add the citation to our free Citation Generator. McCombes, S. (2023, August 15). How to Write a Thesis Statement | 4 Steps & Examples. Scribbr. Retrieved September 4, 2024, from https://www.scribbr.com/academic-essay/thesis-statement/ Is this article helpful? Shona McCombes Other students also liked, how to write an essay introduction | 4 steps & examples, how to write topic sentences | 4 steps, examples & purpose, academic paragraph structure | step-by-step guide & examples, get unlimited documents corrected. ✔ Free APA citation check included ✔ Unlimited document corrections ✔ Specialized in correcting academic texts Dictionaries home American English Collocations German-English Grammar home Practical English Usage Learn & Practise Grammar (Beta) Word Lists home My Word Lists Recent additions Resources home Text Checker Definition of thesis noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary Want to learn more? Find out which words work together and produce more natural-sounding English with the Oxford Collocations Dictionary app. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app. 402 IMAGES Suffix List, Meanings and Examples List of Suffixes: 30 Must-Know Suffix Examples 100+ Suffixes with Meaning and Examples SUFFIX: 30+ Common Suffixes With Definition & Examples 100+ Suffixes with Meaning and Examples Suffixes Archives VIDEO 🔵 Suffix Worthy Meaning SCI-Arc Unscripted: UG Thesis 2023 🔵 -proof Suffixes 🔵 -Genic Suffix Meaning Davis and Moore's Thesis, Mosca's argument, Karl Marx and Max Weber's view, Social Stratification How to turn a suffix negative #etymology #linguistics #language #history COMMENTS thesis thesis. (n.). late 14c., "unaccented syllable or note, a lowering of the voice in music," from Latin thesis "unaccented syllable in poetry," later (and more correctly) "stressed part of a metrical foot," from Greek thesis "a proposition," also "downbeat" (in music), originally "a setting down, a placing, an arranging; position, situation" (from reduplicated form of PIE root *dhe-"to set, put"). THESIS Definition & Meaning Thesis definition: a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections. See examples of THESIS used in a sentence. Thesis Definition & Meaning The meaning of THESIS is a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view; especially : one written by a candidate for an academic degree. How to use thesis in a sentence. thesis thesis (plural theses) (rhetoric) A proposition or statement supported by arguments. (by extension) A lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis (sense 1.1), especially one submitted in order to complete the requirements for a non- doctoral degree in the US and a doctoral degree in the UK; a dissertation. Thesis A thesis is the most important or foundational idea of an argument. If the thesis of your paper is that chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla, you'll need to back that up with plenty of sundae-based research. ... One definition of thesis is that it is the most important or foundational idea of an argument, presentation, or piece of writing ... THESIS THESIS meaning: 1. a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher…. Learn more. THESIS Definition & Meaning Thesis definition: . See examples of THESIS used in a sentence. thesis, n. meanings, etymology and more There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun thesis. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. thesis has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. prosody (Middle English) music (Middle English) rhetoric (late 1500s) logic (late 1500s) education (late 1700s) philosophy (1830s) Prefixes and suffixes for research writing A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a word to create a new meaning. For example, if we take the root word "care", we can change its meaning by adding the suffix "ful", to give us the word "careful" (meaning "cautious" or "paying attention"). Suffix Definition & Meaning The meaning of SUFFIX is an affix occurring at the end of a word, base, or phrase. How to use suffix in a sentence. What are prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms? THESIS definition in American English thesis in American English. (ˈθisɪs) noun Word forms: plural -ses (-siz) 1. a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, esp. one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections. He vigorously defended his thesis on the causes of war. 2. a subject for a composition or essay. 3. thesis noun thesis (that…) a statement or an opinion that is discussed in a logical way and presented with evidence in order to prove that it is true. The basic thesis of the book is fairly simple. These latest findings support the thesis that sexuality is determined by nature rather than choice. THESIS THESIS definition: 1. a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher…. Learn more. Suffix A suffix is not a word, but it adds to and changes the meaning of a root or base word, making the word longer. It also shows the way a word is used, formed, and changed into another word with a different meaning to suit the text and time of the context.In addition, a suffix also transforms the grammatical role of lexis by changing nouns into adjectives or making verbs of nouns - the reason ... thesis She's doing research for her Ph.D. thesis in political science. synonyms: dissertation, treatise similar words: article, composition, discourse, essay, exposition, monograph, paper: definition 3: the opening of a dialectical argument or process, followed by antithesis and resolved in synthesis. Thesis Definition & Meaning plural theses / ˈθiːˌsiːz/. Britannica Dictionary definition of THESIS. [count] 1. : a long piece of writing on a particular subject that is done to earn a degree at a university. She wrote her thesis on Renaissance Nativity scenes. a master's/doctoral thesis on the effects of global warming. 2. formal : a statement that someone wants to ... thesis: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words About Prefix and Suffix Words . This page lists all the words created by adding prefixes, suffixes to the word `thesis`. For each word, youwill notice a blue bar below the word. The longer the blue bar below a word, the more common/popular the word. Very short blue bars indicate rare usage. List of Suffix: 50+ Most Common Suffixes in English A suffix is a letter or group of letters attached to the end of a word, making a new word or altering the original word's tense, meaning, or part of speech.For example, adding -ness to the adjective "happy" creates the noun "happiness.". List of Noun Suffixes. Learn a useful list of noun suffixes with their meaning and examples in English-al ... Understanding Suffix (Examples, List of Suffixes, Grammar Rules, and Suffix definition. A suffix is a series of letters that is added to the end of a root word and modifies or expands the meaning of the original word.. Suffixes can also be used in English to show if a word is a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb.. Difference between a prefix and a suffix. A prefix is a letter or group of letters that is attached to the beginning of a word. What Is a Thesis? Revised on April 16, 2024. A thesis is a type of research paper based on your original research. It is usually submitted as the final step of a master's program or a capstone to a bachelor's degree. Writing a thesis can be a daunting experience. Other than a dissertation, it is one of the longest pieces of writing students typically complete. How to Write a Thesis Statement Step 2: Write your initial answer. After some initial research, you can formulate a tentative answer to this question. At this stage it can be simple, and it should guide the research process and writing process. The internet has had more of a positive than a negative effect on education. thesis noun 1 thesis (on something) a long piece of writing completed by a student as part of a university degree, based on their own research Students must submit a thesis on an agreed subject within four years. Dissertations / Theses: 'Suffixes and prefixes' This thesis focuses on the deviation of ergodic sums for a substitution dynamical systems with a matrix that admits eigenvalues of modulus larger than 1. Specifically, we concentrate on substitutions with non-conjugated eigenvalues. At first, we define the a-minimals letters and the dominant letters of a word to study its broken associated line. assignment essay homework paper phd report resume review speech