单词 | -al |
释义 | -al suffix.   1. forming adjectives meaning 'relating to, of the kind of': a from Latin or Greek words (central; regimental; colossal; tropical) (cf. -IAL, -ICAL). b from English nouns (tidal).   2. forming nouns, esp. of verbal action (animal; rival; arrival; proposal; trial). Etymology: sense 1 f. F -el or L -alis adj. suffix rel. to -aris (-AR(1)); sense 2 f. F -aille or f. (or after) L -alis etc. used as noun |
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