Reference, -ence, Alternative Form: -ance

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English

Alternative forms

• -ence
• ⠨⠑ (Braille)

Etymology

From Middle English -aunce, -ance,

from Anglo-Norman -aunce and

continental Old French -ance,

from Latin -antia, -entia.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /-əns/

Suffix

-ance

1. Added to an adjective or verb to form a noun indicating a state or condition, such as result or capacity, associated with the verb.‎ally + ‎-ance → ‎alli**ance‎perform + ‎-ance → ‎perform**ance‎reluctant + ‎-ance → ‎reluct**ance
2. Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.‎appear + ‎-ance → ‎appear**ance‎resist + ‎-ance → ‎resist**ance

Usage notes

• Many words ending in "-ance" were formed in French or by alteration of a noun or adjective ending in "-ant".

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -ance

Related terms

• -ency

Translations

show ▼±a state

Anagrams

• Caen, CanE, Cane, Cena, Nace, acne, cane