-fication

Pronunciation: /- ˈfaɪˈkæˌtaɪən/

-fication (suffix)

  1. A suffix used to form nouns for the act of changing something into a particular state or form.
  2. A suffix used to name the state or outcome that results from a change described by the word before it.
  3. A suffix that turns verbs or adjectives into formal nouns, often describing an action or a transformation.

Examples

  • The process of making the plan is called clarification.
  • The process of making the message clear is called simplification.