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词根词缀:-ation, -ization, -isation

【来源及含义】Greek > Latin: a suffix; action, act, process, state, or condition; or result of doing something

【相关描述】Although there are over 1,450 word entries ending with -ation or -ization listed in this unit, there are certainly many more which exist in the English language. At any rate, this unit provides a significant number of -ation and -ization examples for you to see.

【同源单词】abarticulation, abbreviation, abdication, abdominal examination, aberration, abevacuation

词根词缀:serv-, -serve

【来源及含义】Latin: servare, to watch, to keep safe, to protect, to maintain; to preserve

【相关描述】Don't confuse this serv-, -serve with another Latin serv- which means "servant" or "slave".

【同源单词】archaeological conservancy, Arte conservatus, astronomical observatory, behavioral observation audiometry, conservation, conservation