-ation
Latinthe act or result of doing
Suffix · means "the act or result of doing"
About the suffix -ation
Turns verbs, especially those ending in -ate or -ize, into nouns that name the action or what it produces: inform → information, explore → exploration, organize → organization. It fuses -ate and -ion into one of the most productive suffixes in academic English.
Roots often paired with -ation
Associated Words · 101
information
facts or knowledge about a topic; a message
operation
the process of functioning; a surgical procedure; a planned undertaking
generation
all people born in the same period; the act of producing something
expectation
A belief or hope that something will happen
explanation
A statement that makes something clear or understandable
observation
The act of watching carefully; a remark based on what is noticed
negotiation
A formal discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
transportation
The system or act of moving people or goods; a means of travel
reputation
The general opinion people have about someone or something
preparation
The act of getting ready; the state of readiness
vacation
A period of leisure away from work or school; to go on holiday
cooperation
The act of working together toward a shared goal
concentration
The act of focusing attention; the proportion of a substance in a mixture
conservation
Protection and careful management of the environment or natural resources
formation
The process of coming into being; an arrangement of people or things
reservation
An advance booking; a doubt or qualification; a reserved area of land
discrimination
Unfair treatment based on prejudice; ability to distinguish differences
orientation
The direction something faces; familiarization with a new situation; one's attitudes or inclinations
nomination
The act of proposing someone as a candidate for a position or award
transformation
A dramatic change in form, appearance, or character
innovation
The introduction of something new; a new idea, method, or invention
separation
The act or state of being divided or apart; a couple living apart
determination
Firm resolve to achieve a goal; the act of deciding or finding out something
destination
The place set as the end point of a journey or route