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单词 -ous
释义

Definition of -ous in English:

-ous

suffixəs

  • 1(forming adjectives) characterized by; of the nature of.

    dangerous
    mountainous

  • 2Chemistry
    (forming adjectives) denoting an element in a lower valency.

    ferrous
    Compare with -ic
    sulphurous

Origin

From Anglo-Norman French, or Old French -eus, from Latin -osus.

 
 

Definition of -ous in US English:

-ous

suffixəs

  • 1(forming adjectives) characterized by; of the nature of.

    dangerous
    mountainous

  • 2Chemistry
    (forming adjectives) denoting an element in a lower valence.

    ferrous
    Compare with -ic
    sulfurous

Origin

From Anglo-Norman French, or Old French -eus, from Latin -osus.

 
 
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