English · suffix
-cy
state or condition
Words sharing this root
bankruptcyFinancial inability to pay one's debts.brilliancyExceptional brightness or vividness.candidacyThe state of being considered for a position or honor.complacencySelf-satisfaction that prevents awareness of problems or the need for change.conservancyAn organization that protects and manages natural resources.constancySteadiness maintained over time.degeneracyA decline in quality, condition, or moral standards.proficiencyCompetence or skill in a subject or activity.resiliencyThe ability to recover or adapt after difficulty.surrogacyThe act of serving in another's place.