˜yÐÄvlog

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-ance

  1. a suffix used to form nouns either from adjectives ending in -ant or from verbs:

    brilliance; appearance.

-ance

suffix forming nouns

  1. indicating an action, state or condition, or quality Compare -ence

    resemblance

    hindrance

    tenancy

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of -ance1

Middle English < Old French < Latin -antia -ancy, equivalent to -ant- -ant + -ia -y 3
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of -ance1

via Old French from Latin -antia; see -ancy

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