French · suffix
-isme
condition or process
Words sharing this root
atavismThe reappearance of a trait or behavior from distant ancestors or an earlier time.chauvinismAn excessive conviction that one's group is superior to others.heroismGreat courage in facing danger or difficulty.journalismThe work of gathering and reporting news.metabolismThe chemical processes by which a living thing uses energy and materials.optimismConfidence that good things will happen.pacifismThe belief that conflicts should be settled without war or violence.pessimismA tendency to expect bad outcomes or see the worst in things.pointillismA painting technique using small, distinct dots of color.somnambulismThe condition or practice of walking while asleep.terrorismPolitically or ideologically motivated violence intended to intimidate civilians or governments.volcanismGeological activity caused by magma moving toward or reaching the surface.