-ification

Pronunciation: /- ˈaɪˈfaɪˈkæˌtaɪən/

-ification (suffix)

  1. A suffix used to form nouns for the act or process of becoming something.
  2. A suffix used to name the state or result that follows a change.
  3. A suffix used to form nouns meaning the act of causing something to happen or be made.

Examples

  • The process of becoming calmer is called relaxation.
  • Her process of becoming confident happened after practice.