-ation

Alternative forms

• ⠠⠝

Origin

From the Latin suffix -ātiō, an alternative form of -tiō (from whence -tion).

Full definition of -ation

Suffix

1. An action or process - e.g. hibernation.
2. The result of an action or process - e.g. accumulation.
3. A state or quality - e.g. exhilaration.

Related terms

• -tion

Derived terms

• -ification
• -ization/-isation
• -ational