-lite
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Representing Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos, “stone”).
Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -lite
Related terms
- -litic
Translations
Further reading
- -lite in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911
Italian
Etymology
From Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos, “stone”).
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
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