-tris

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Latin

Alternative forms

Etymology

Possibly from Proto-Indo-European *-teros.

Pronunciation

Suffix

-tris (neuter -tre); third-declension two-termination suffix

  1. Derives adjectives from nouns.

Declension

Third-declension two-termination adjective.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
Nominative -tris -tre -trēs -tria
Genitive -tris -trium
Dative -trī -tribus
Accusative -trem -tre -trēs
-trīs
-tria
Ablative -trī -tribus
Vocative -tris -tre -trēs -tria

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