In English language, Suffixes are the words that are usually attached to the end of the words. They aim to create an impact on the meanings of the words.
Some of the suffixes are powerful enough to change the grammatical function of the vocabulary.
In Today’s session, we are looking at some of the words which end with suffix ment.
English Words Ending with ‘ment’
Following list consists of easy daily use words ending in ment followed by its meaning and sentence example.
- Moment: an indefinitely short period of time; instant
Example: A decisive moment for the veteran political operative arrived after the full scope of the scandal had blossomed.
- Cement: any of various calcined mixtures of clay and limestone, usually mixed with water and sand, gravel, etc., to form concrete, that is used as a building material.
Example: When mixed with fine aggregate used in concrete, these cement reportedly achieve strengths up to 14,000 psi.
- Lament: a formal expression of sorrow or mourning, especially in verse or song; an elegy or dirge.
Example: In the name of the sick whose inequality we lament, we would become in-egalitarian supporters of litmus tests for human dignity.
- Varment: an objectionable or undesirable animal, usually predatory, as a coyote or bobcat.
Example: That old woman I’ve trusted with him seems honest as the day, and does her duty by the varment well.
- Payment: something that is paid; an amount paid; compensation; recompense.
Example: Every transit network has its fare beaters, the riders who view payment as either optional or prohibitively expensive.
- Segment: one of the parts into which something naturally separates or is divided; a division, portion, or section
Example: The continued demand from first-time buyers is likely to lead to price rises in that segment of the market.
- Clement: mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate
Example: The mountain trails are fundamental to trading and pattern a working myriad of paths during the more clement months of the year.
- Ailment: a physical disorder or illness, especially of a minor or chronic nature.
Example: Seeing a counselor for depression is not something to be ashamed of any more than seeing a physician for a physical ailment.
- Augment: to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase
Example: Both models empower ranchers because they complement and augment the rancher’s own storehouse of knowledge and experience.
- Comment: a criticism or interpretation, often by implication or suggestion
Example: When apologizing for his remark, he also attempted to justify it by attributing the comment to a friend whose son had taken his own life.
- Garment: an outer covering or outward appearance.
Example: Be sure the garment and lining construction seams align to prevent lining seams from showing through the garment body.
- Pigment: a dry insoluble substance, usually pulverized, which when suspended in a liquid vehicle becomes a paint, ink.
Example: When the skin is exposed to sunshine, it produces a brown pigment called melanin.
- Element: a natural habitat, sphere of activity, environment.
Example: Aristotle’s analysis of procreation describes an active, ensouling masculine element bringing life to an inert, passive female element.
- Tournament: a trial of skill in some game, in which competitors play a series of contests
Example: She’ll be playing in the tournament this year after winning the qualifier.
- Movement: the act, process, or result of moving
Example: At the time of tooth bud formation, each tooth begins a continuous movement outward in relation to the bone.
- Judgment: the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely, especially in matters affecting action; good sense; discretion.
Example: Each comment can be assigned points by several different moderators, and the final grade is an average of all the moderators’ judgments.
- Pavement: a paved surface, ground covering, or floor.
Example: She was trapped under the wheels of the car which mounted the pavement and pushed her through a fence as she was walking home with her mother.
- Regiment: to manage or treat in a rigid, uniform manner; subject to strict discipline.
Example: He signaled for his regiment to stop and duck down while they were still protected by the cover of the tall grass.
This list serves as a good starting point if one wants to learn word formation of words ending with a particular suffix.
It is not easy to learn these words in one go. Therefore, you can bookmark this list for your future reference.