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Pali
Etymology
Inherited from Sanskrit -वत् (-vat).
Suffix
-vant
- Abounding in thing identified by the noun the suffix is added to
- Possessing the quality of state indicated by the noun the suffix is added to
Usage notes
The choice between this and synonymous -mant is subject to the following rule:
- Suffix -vant is added only to nouns ending in a.
- Suffix -mant is always added to nouns ending in i and u.
Declension
Declension table of "-vant" (masculine)
Declension table of "-vatī" (feminine)
Declension table of "-vantī" (feminine)
Declension table of "-vant" (neuter)
Synonyms