Question

What is the meaning of the Latin suffix -ion, which appears in the words confusion and suspicion? A. to do, make, practice, or believe in B. fear of C. act or condition of D. the study or science of

Answer 1

Answer: C. act or condition of

Explanation:

The Latin suffix -ion, is meant to show that an action is being initiated or a condition is being felt. They are mostly used to form past participles such as creation and allusion.

In the words confusion and suspicion, the presence of the ion there is meant to covey that the subject is experiencing the condition of being confused or suspicious.