-lite

See also: lite and lité

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Representing Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos, stone).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /-ˌlʌɪt/
  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /-ˌlaɪt/

Suffix

-lite

  1. used to form names of rocks and minerals

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -lite
  • -litic

Translations

Further reading

  • -lite in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911

Anagrams


Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos, stone).

Suffix

-lite

  1. -lite
  2. -lith
    Synonym: -lito

Usage notes

  • In feminine nouns created with this suffix, stress always falls on the penultimate syllable, whereas in masculine nouns stress can also fall on the antepenultimate.

Derived terms

Italian terms suffixed with -lite

Further reading

-lite in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

Anagrams

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