-ity

American  

1. a suffix used to form abstract nouns expressing state, condition, or quality: jollity; civility; Latinity; variability.

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-ity British  

suffix

1. indicating state or condition

   technicality

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Etymology

Origin of -ity

Variant of -itie, Middle English -ite < Old French < Latin -itāt- (stem of -itās ); in many words representing Latin -itās directly

Example Sentences

That bill was introduced as part of an effort to stabilize volatile gas prices as Valero and Phillips 66 prepare to close refineries in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County’s South Bay that represented an estimated 20% of the state’s refining capac ity.

From Los Angeles Times

“I put the ‘-ity’ in ‘idiot,’ maybe,” Wallen responded.

From Los Angeles Times

It is difficult to find the appropriate words to describe Franco Harris’ impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers, his teammates, the ity of Pittsburgh and Steelers Nation.

From Washington Times

Combine and define in + active; active + ity; in + active + ity.—What is the negative of "active"? Ans.

From Literature

Combine and define agile + ity.—What is the distinction between "active" and "agile"? Ans.

From Literature