The Meaning of Suffix URE (Illustrated Examples)
The suffix URE is very common in English. The video provides a clear definition and then 6 illustrated sentence examples so you clearly understand the meaning of suffix URE.
Here is a transcript of the video: “Words With the Suffix URE”
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The suffix URE means:
state of
act, action
process
Note: The suffix URE can make a noun from an adjective.
Examples: literate – literature | temperate – temperature
overt – overture
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Let’s look at some examples of words with the suffix URE:
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EXPOSURE
Definition: 1. the state of being subjected to an influence or action
- the state of being open, without protection or cover
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The picture shows a young woman sunbathing.
Sentence example: Sun Safety: If the UV index is 3 or higher in your area, protect your skin from too much exposure to the sun.
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POSTURE
Definition: the state in which a person holds their body when standing or sitting, a position
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The picture shows a little girl learning ballet.
Sentence example: As ballet is a dance form that requires good posture, it can have many benefits for your child including improved posture both in and out of the dance classes.
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TENURE
Definition: 1. the act or condition of holding something in one’s possession, including an office such as a CEO or President 2. the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied
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In the picture we see a portrait of former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher.
Sentence example: Margaret Thatcher’s tenure as the British Prime Minister ran from 1979 to 1990, making her the longest serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold that position.
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CENSURE
Definition: the act of severely criticizing someone or something, expressing strong disapproval
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We see the Instagram logo on the left.
The sentence reads: “Although Facebook has already been blocked in Russia, Instagram has so far escaped censure.”
The Verge
March 11, 2022
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RUPTURE
Definition: the state or condition where something is broken open, bursting
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In the picture we see a hand-drawn diagram of the appendix.
Sentence example:A ruptured appendix (burst appendix) is possibly life-threatening and requires immediate surgery.
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IMMATURE
Definition: the state of being not fully grown or developed
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The picture shows a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau
Sentence example: While some critics say Beaujolais Nouveau is too immature and hardly a wine, many enjoy it with the knowledge that it has only aged for 6-8 weeks before being bottled, and therefore it is meant to be drunk immediately.
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So remember, the suffix URE simply means: state of, act, action, or process, as in:
EXPOSURE
POSTURE
TENURE
CENSURE
RUPTURE
IMMATURE
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If you are interested in the meaning of suffix URE, be sure to check this other entry in The Suffixes Guide:
The Meaning of Suffix MENT
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Slide 13 – appendix
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Slide 15 – Beaujolais
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