-ation

Pronunciation: /- ˈæʃən/

-ation (suffix)

  1. A word ending used to name the outcome of an action or process.
  2. A word ending that can mean the act of doing something or the ongoing process.
  3. A word ending used to describe a condition, state, or situation.

Examples

  • The renovation improved the building’s look.
  • The explanation made the lesson clearer.