-ence
Pronunciation : -ence.
Etymology : [F. -ence, L. -entia.]
Definition : Defn: A noun suffix signifying action, state, or quality; also, that which relates to the action or state; as in emergence, diffidence, diligence, influence, difference, excellence. See -ance.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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