-ume

See also: ume, Ume, and ʻume

Italian

Etymology

From Latin -ūmen (action noun suffix).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈu.me/, [uːme]
  • Stress: -ùme

Suffix

-ume (plural -umi)

  1. Used to form nouns, often derived from adjectives, usually with a collective and pejorative connotation.
    ‎viscido (“slimy”) + ‎-ume → ‎viscidume (“slime”, “slimy mess”)

Derived terms
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