-tion
Latinact, process, state
Suffix · means "act, process, state"
About the suffix -tion
The most common noun-forming suffix in English, derived from Latin. "-tion" and "-sion" turn verbs into nouns expressing the action or its result.
Roots often paired with -tion
Associated Words · 333
education
the process of teaching and learning; formal schooling
organization
a group or body of people with a shared purpose
condition
To subject to the process of acclimation; A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false
administration
The management of an organization or government; the governing body in power
production
the making of goods; a show or film
conversation
To engage in conversation (with); Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking
investigation
A careful inquiry or examination to discover facts
application
The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
contribution
Something given or done to help a cause or achieve a result
association
A formal organization; a connection between things or people
participation
The act of taking part in something
foundation
The base on which something is built; an endowed institution; the act of founding
reduction
A decrease in size, amount, or degree
immigration
Moving to a foreign country to settle; border entry process
implication
An indirect effect or consequence; something suggested without being stated
publication
The act of publishing; a printed work made available to the public
consideration
Careful thought; a factor to be taken into account; regard for others
recommendation
A suggestion or endorsement of someone or something as suitable
violation
The act of breaking a rule or law
presentation
A talk or display showing information to an audience; the way something is presented
introduction
The act of presenting someone or something; an opening section of a text
variation
A change or difference; a distinct version of something
celebration
A joyful event or activity marking a special occasion
limitation
A restriction or boundary; a shortcoming that reduces effectiveness