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Dictionary of word roots and combining forms . Donald J. Borror. 2013.
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-ulous — [yo͞o ləs, yooləs, yələs] [< L ulosus: see ULOSE] suffix tending to, full of, characterized by … English World dictionary
-ulous — suffix forming adjectives (fabulous; populous). Etymology: L ulosus, ulus * * * yələs adjective suffix Etymology: Latin ulus, diminutive suffix : being slightly or minutely hirsutulous … Useful english dictionary
-ulous — a suffix occurring in adjectives borrowed from Latin, with the meaning inclined to do, habitually engaging in the action specified by the initial element: bibulous; credulous; garrulous; tremulous. [ < L ulus, ula, ulum; see ULE, OUS] * * * … Universalium
-ulous — suffix forming adjectives such as incredulous. Origin from L. ulosus, ulus … English new terms dictionary
-ulous — u·lous … English syllables
-ulous — a suffix occurring in adjectives borrowed from Latin, with the meaning “inclined to do, habitually engaging in” the action specified by the initial element: bibulous; credulous[/ex] • Etymology: < L ulus, ula, ulum … From formal English to slang
-ulous — a suffix forming adjectives meaning tending to , as in credulous, populous. {Latin ulosus, or ulus} …
hirsutulous — (|)hər|süchələs, |hir adjective Etymology: hirsute + ulous : minutely or slightly hirsute * * * /herr sooh cheuh leuhs/, adj. hirtellous. [HIRSUTE + ULOUS] … Useful english dictionary
puberulous — pyüˈber(y)ələs adjective Etymology: Latin puber + English ulous : puberulent * * * pūberulent / berˈū lənt/ or pūberˈūlous adjective Feebly or minutely pubescent • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
acidulous — /euh sij euh leuhs/, adj. 1. slightly sour. 2. sharp; caustic: his acidulous criticism of the book. 3. moderately acid or tart; subacid. Also, acidulent. [1760 70; < L acidulus. See ACID, ULOUS] * * * … Universalium
