-eiddio

Welsh

Etymology

From -aidd +‎ -io.

Suffix

-eiddio

  1. Forms verbnouns.
    rhew (ice) + ‎-eiddio → ‎rheweiddio (to refrigerate; refrigeration)
    English animate + ‎-eiddio → ‎animeddio (to animate; animation)

Usage notes

This often corresponds to the English suffix -ize in technical terms.

Derived terms

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “-eiddio”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies