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a suffix of comparatives appearing in words of Latin origin: superior; ulterior; junior.
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Origin of -ior
From the Latin suffix -ior, masculine and feminine comparative adj. suffix
Words nearby -ior
ion trap, I.O.O.F., iopamidol, iopanoic acid, iophendylate, -ior, Ioshkar-Ola, IoT, iota, iotacism, iothalamate sodium
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