-ure

noun suffix

: act : process

: a group of people who do a specified job or activity

Full Definition of -URE

: act : process <exposure>

: office : function; also : body performing (such) a function <legislature>

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin -ura

-URE Defined for Kids

suffix

: act : process <exposure>

: office : duty

: body performing an office or duty <legislature>

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