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Term: -ment (Suffix)

Description: -ment is a suffix used in the English language to form nouns from verbs, expressing the result, product, or act of the associated verb.

Senses and Usages:

1. Product or Result:

This sense of -ment indicates the result or product of an action or process.

• Example Noun: Movement
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• Sample Sentence 1: The movement of the dancers was mesmerizing.
• Sample Sentence 2: The development of the project required careful planning.
2. Action or Process:

This sense of -ment refers to the act of performing a verb or the process involved.

• Example Noun: Management
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• Sample Sentence 1: Effective management is crucial for the success of any organization.
• Sample Sentence 2: The recruitment process requires careful selection and assessment.
3. Act of State or Condition:

In this sense, -ment denotes a specific state or condition resulting from an action or verb.

• Example Noun: Agreement
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• Sample Sentence 1: The parties reached a mutual agreement regarding the contract terms.
• Sample Sentence 2: There was a disagreement between the two parties about the decision.