Which suffix means 'action or process'?

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Which suffix means 'action or process'?

The suffix -ation signals an action or process. It turns verbs into nouns that name the act, its result, or the state produced by the action—examples include formation (the act of forming), communication (the act of communicating), and celebration (the act of celebrating). This makes it the best fit for indicating an action or process. In contrast, -en creates verbs meaning to cause to become (brighten, deepen), -ful forms adjectives meaning full of (hopeful, joyful), and -ic creates adjectives meaning relating to or having the characteristics of (historic, dramatic).

The suffix -ation signals an action or process. It turns verbs into nouns that name the act, its result, or the state produced by the action—examples include formation (the act of forming), communication (the act of communicating), and celebration (the act of celebrating). This makes it the best fit for indicating an action or process. In contrast, -en creates verbs meaning to cause to become (brighten, deepen), -ful forms adjectives meaning full of (hopeful, joyful), and -ic creates adjectives meaning relating to or having the characteristics of (historic, dramatic).

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