-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. Form of -dad used generally for adjectives of three or more syllables; Comparable to English suffix -ity

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

Derived terms

► Spanish words suffixed with -idad