-ical

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Suffix

1. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.

   mythical, theistical, whimsical

Related terms

• -ic
• -etic
• -al

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