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Suffixation is a process in linguistics where a suffix is added to a word to create a new word or to change the meaning, part of speech, or grammatical function of the original word. Suffixes can be inflectional, derivational, or clitic. Inflectional suffixes change the form of a word to indicate grammatical categories such as tense, number, or case. Derivational suffixes change the meaning or part of speech of a word, creating new words with distinct meanings. Clitic suffixes are small words that are attached to a host word and share some of its grammatical features.

Suffixation is a common process in many languages. For example, in English, the suffix "-ed" is used to form past tense verbs (e.g., "walk" becomes "walked"). In French, the suffix "-tion" is used to form nouns from verbs (e.g., "agir" becomes "action"). In Japanese, the suffix "-san" is used to address someone respectfully (e.g., "Taro" becomes "Taro-san").

Suffixation can also be used to create new words or to change the meaning of existing words. For example, the suffix "-less" in English can be used to create new words with the meaning "without" (e.g., "careless" means "without care"). The suffix "-ful" can be used to create new words with the meaning "full of" (e.g., "beautiful" means "full of beauty").

Suffixation is an important process in language evolution and change. It allows speakers to create new words and express new ideas, and it helps to maintain the richness and complexity of a language. However, the use of suffixation can also lead to changes in the meaning and usage of words over time, which can affect communication and understanding between speakers.