-ship

Pronunciation: /- ˈʃɪp/

-ship (suffix)

  1. A word ending that shows a condition or way of being.
  2. A word ending that names a position, job, or official role someone has.
  3. A word ending that refers to a group of people connected by a shared activity or purpose.

Examples

  • Her leadership showed her state of being as a calm person.
  • The report described his state of being as confident and focused.