-estris

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Latin

Alternative forms

Etymology

Rebracketed from terrestris, which is derived from Proto-Italic *terzos +‎ -tris.

Pronunciation

Suffix

-estris (neuter -estre); third-declension two-termination suffix

  1. Derives adjectives from nouns primarily meaning "dwelling, located in".

Declension

Third-declension two-termination adjective.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
Nominative -estris -estre -estrēs -estria
Genitive -estris -estrium
Dative -estrī -estribus
Accusative -estrem -estre -estrēs
-estrīs
-estria
Ablative -estrī -estribus
Vocative -estris -estre -estrēs -estria

Derived terms