-ence — state, quality, action (affix)
-ence
state, quality, action
Component
suffix
Latin · Variant of -ance (difference, silence).
Used in (5)
difference
A1
/ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/
The way in which two or more things are not the same.
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silence
A2
/ˈsaɪləns/
A complete lack of sound.
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intelligence
A2
/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/
The ability to learn, understand, and think clearly.
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confidence
B1
/ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/
The feeling that you can do things well and succeed.
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patience
B1
/ˈpæɪ̯.ʃəns/
The ability to stay calm and wait without getting angry or upset.
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