-ette Meaning & Definition
What Does -Ette Mean?
As a noun suffix, -ette means little one. It can also mean female.
Quick Facts About -Ette
| Part of speech | noun suffix |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //-ɛt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | mini-, micro- and nano- |
| Antonyms | super-, supra- and hyper- |
| Plural | -ettes |
-Ette Definition (Noun Suffix)
- little one
kitchenette
- female
suffragette
Synonyms of -Ette
-ette synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of -Ette
-Ette in a Sentence
cigar + -ette → cigarette
disk + -ette → diskette
kitchen + -ette → kitchenette
bachelor + -ette → bachelorette
drum major + -ette → drum majorette
ranger + -ette → Rangerette
smurf + -ette → Smurfette
leather + -ette → leatherette
purple + -ette → purplette
raven + -ette → ravenette
kitchenette
suffragette
Word Forms & Grammar
-ette
-ettes
-ette (noun-forming suffix, plural -ettes)
Origin of -Ette
Origin 1: French, feminine diminutive suffix, from Old French -ete -et
Origin 2: Inherited from Middle English -ette, borrowed from Old French -ette, from Latin -ittus.
Origin 3: Back-formation from brunette.
-Ette Pronunciation
You say -ette as //-ɛt//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About -Ette
What part of speech is -ette?
-ette is a noun suffix.
What is another word for -ette?
You can replace -ette with words such as mini-, micro- and nano-. See the full list of -ette synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of -ette?
The opposite of -ette can be expressed with words like super-, supra-, hyper- and ultra-.
What is the plural of -ette?
The plural of -ette is -ettes.