Word Parts - y

One of the fastest ways to increase your vocabulary is by learning word parts, i.e., roots, prefixes, suffixes or forms.

The TRiO SSS Scoop will give you a new word part everyday so that you can begin to work on increasing your college vocabulary. Here's your word part for today...

-y: From Greek suffix that means state of, condition of, quality of, act of

healthy, stony, funny, lovey, hungry, etc.

Source: English-Word Information, Word Info About English Vocabulary