-ency

English

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin -entia.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /-ɪnsɪ/

Suffix

-ency

1. Forming abstract nouns denoting conditions, qualities, or states.

   transparency

Usage notes

• Nouns in -ency usually have adjective counterparts in -ent; indeed, -ency may be thought of as -ent + -y.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -ency

See also

• -ancy

Anagrams

• Nyce, cyen