-gleich

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German

Etymology

Derived from the adjective gleich.

Suffix

-gleich

  1. -like (having some of the characteristics of) (used to form adjectives from nouns)
    Gott (god) + ‎-gleich → ‎gottgleich (godlike)
    Aal (eel) + ‎-gleich → ‎aalgleich (eellike)
  2. equal in regard to (used to form adjectives from nouns)
    Zeit (time) + ‎-gleich → ‎zeitgleich (at the same time)
    Niveau (level) + ‎-gleich → ‎niveaugleich (on the same level)

Derived terms