-ont
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek -ων (-ōn), the present participle ending ("-ing"). Scientific usage possibly originates from -biont.
Suffix
-ont
- Indicating a life-form or life-stage, especially with regards to reproduction.
Derived terms
See also
Welsh
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɔnt/
Suffix
-ont
- (literary) verb suffix for the third-person plural present subjunctive
Derived terms
Category Welsh terms suffixed with -ont not found