-ure Meaning & Definition
/-ʊə̯/
What Does -Ure Mean?
As a suffix, -ure means A process; a condition; a result of an action. It is also used to mean An official entity or function.
-Ure Definition (Suffix)
- A process; a condition; a result of an action.
erase + -ure → erasure
- An official entity or function.
Suffix
- A tail.
Synonyms of -Ure
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-ure synonyms and antonyms →-Ure in a Sentence
erase + -ure → erasure
Word Forms & Grammar
-ure (noun-forming suffix, plural -ures)
Origin of -Ure
Origin 1: Inherited from Middle English -ure, borrowed from Old French -ure, from Latin -(ā)tūram.
Origin 2: Derived from Ancient Greek οὐρᾱ́ (ourā́, “tail”)..