What is the name for a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning?
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Suffix
Common suffixes include '-ed' for past tense and '-ly' to form adverbs. Adding a suffix often changes the word's grammatical category, such as turning the verb 'teach' into the noun 'teacher.'
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- What term describes a linguistic element, like '-ly' or '-ed', that is attached to the end of a word to modify its meaning?