-ty — state, quality (affix)
-ty
state, quality
Component
suffix
Latin · Older form of -ity (cruelty, safety).
Used in (5)
safety
B1
/ˈseɪfti/
The state of being safe and not in danger.
loyalty
B1
/ˈlɔɪəlti/
The quality of staying faithful and giving steady support to someone or something.
honesty
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/
The quality of being truthful and not cheating or lying.
cruelty
B2
/ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/
Behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others, without any sympathy.
novelty
B2
/ˈnɑvəlti/
The quality of being new, unusual, and interesting.