-ship — state, condition, rank, skill (affix)
-ship
state, condition, rank, skill
Component
suffix
Old English · Marks a relationship, rank, or skill (friendship, leadership).
Used in (5)
relationship
B1
/ɹəˈleɪʃ(ə)nˌʃɪp/
The way in which two or more people, groups, or things are connected or behave toward each other.
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friendship
A2
/ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/
A relationship between friends.
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leadership
B1
/ˈlidɚʃɪp/
The ability or quality of being a good leader.
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membership
B1
/ˈmɛmbɝˌʃɪp/
The state of belonging to a group or organization.
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ownership
B2
/ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/
The fact of owning something; legal possession.
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