-some
1a native English suffix formerly used in the formation of adjectives: quarrelsome; burdensome.
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Definition for -some (2 of 3)
-some2
a collective suffix used with numerals: twosome; threesome.
Origin of -some
2Definition for -some (3 of 3)
-some3
a combining form meaning “body,” used in the formation of compound words: chromosome.
Also -soma.
Origin of -some
3< Greek sôma body; see soma1
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British Dictionary definitions for -some (1 of 3)
-some1
suffix forming adjectives
characterized by; tending toawesome; tiresome
Word Origin for -some
Old English -sum; related to Gothic -sama, German -sam
British Dictionary definitions for -some (2 of 3)
-some2
suffix forming nouns
indicating a group of a specified number of membersthreesome
Word Origin for -some
Old English sum, special use of some (determiner)
British Dictionary definitions for -some (3 of 3)
-some3
/ (-səʊm) /
n combining form
a bodychromosome
Word Origin for -some
from Greek sōma body
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Medical definitions for -some
-some
suff.
Body:centrosome.
Chromosome:autosome.
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