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-ency
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English
Etymology
Ultimately from en la -entia.
Pronunciation
en /-ɪnsɪ/ US
Suffix
Forming abstract nouns denoting conditions, qualities, or states.
en transparency transparency
Usage notes
Nouns in -ency usually have adjective counterparts in en -ent; indeed, -ency may be thought of as en -ent + en -cy.
Derived terms
en
See also
en -ancy
Anagrams
en ceny Nyce cyen