-idad

See also: idad and Idad

Spanish

Alternative forms

• -dad, -edad

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin -itātem, accusative of -itās. Doublet of -edad.

Suffix

-idad f (plural -idades)

1. Alternative form of -dad

   ‎conductivo (“conductive”) + ‎-idad → ‎conductividad (“conductivity”)

Usage notes

• Used generally for adjectives of three or more syllables; comparable to the English suffix -ity.

Derived terms

Spanish words suffixed with -idad