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English word origin

Etymology of -ismus

Unadapted borrowing from Latin -ismus. Doublet of -ism.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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suffix

Alternative form of -ism. · Most common in the function of denoting conditions, particularly spasmodic ones (also spasms caused by such a condition).

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Unadapted borrowing from Latin -ismus. Doublet of -ism.

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  • Doublet mention-ismen
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