-ment
Latinaction, result, state
Suffix · means "action, result, state"
About the suffix -ment
A Latin-origin suffix forming nouns from verbs. It denotes the action or process of doing something, or its result.
Roots often paired with -ment
Associated Words · 165
government
the people and system that governs a country
moment
a brief period; a particular instant; importance
development
the process of growing or creating something new
movement
a change in position; a social movement; a musical section
treatment
the way someone is dealt with; medical care
environment
the natural world; surroundings and living conditions
management
the act of managing; those who run an organization
statement
a declaration or account; a financial document
investment
money committed for future profit; the act of investing
agreement
An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct
argument
(NNES) To put forward as an argument; to argue; A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason
department
a division of an organization with a specific function
apartment
A self-contained home within a larger building; a flat
equipment
Tools or machines needed for a particular purpose
document
a written record; to record information
assessment
The process of evaluating something; an official judgment of value
instrument
A musical instrument, tool, or measuring device
commitment
A promise or pledge; dedication to a cause or obligation
requirement
Something necessary or obligatory; a condition that must be met
improvement
The act or result of making something better
experiment
A scientific test; to carry out a test or try something new
achievement
Something accomplished successfully through effort; an accomplishment
payment
The act of paying; a sum of money paid for goods or services
settlement
A resolution of a dispute; a newly established colony or community