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1-al
adjective suffix
: of, relating to, or characterized by
Full Definition of -AL
: of, relating to, or characterized by <directional> <fictional>
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Origin of -AL
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin -alis
2-al
noun suffix
Definition of -AL
: action : process <rehearsal>
Origin of -AL
Middle English -aille, from Anglo-French, from Latin -alia, neuter plural of -alis
3-al
noun suffix
Definition of -AL
: aldehyde <furfural>
Origin of -AL
French, from alcool alcohol, from Medieval Latin alcohol
-AL Defined for Kids
1-al
adjective suffix \əl, l\
Definition of -AL for Kids
: of, relating to, or showing <fictional>
2-al
noun suffix
Definition of -AL for Kids
: action : process <rehearsal>
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