French · suffix
-ment
an action, result, or means
Forms
- -ment
Origin
Latin -mentum, a noun-forming suffix for a means or result of an action, passed into French.
Note
Became productive in English, including with verbs inherited from Old English.
Words sharing this root
abandonmentThe act of giving up a person, undertaking, or claim.accompanimentSomething supplied alongside a main thing to support or complement it.achievementSuccess or a result gained through effort or skill.aggrandizementThe act of making someone or something greater or seemingly greater in power or importance.alignmentArrangement in a common line or corresponding positions.amusementPleasure from something entertaining or funny.arrangementThe planned ordering of parts to suit a purpose.attainmentThe achievement of a desired result.comportmentA person's manner of behavior and bodily bearing.confinementThe state of being kept within a place or enclosed space.denouementThe final resolution of a story or situation.departmentalRelating to a division of an organization or institution.deploymentThe placing of resources into active use.deportmentA person's behavior and physical bearing.derailmentA train's departure from its intended tracks.derangementDisruption of a normal arrangement.detachmentSeparation from a larger body or involvement.escarpmentA long, steep slope or cliff separating areas of land at different heights.presentimentA feeling that something, often unpleasant, is about to happen.punishmentSuffering imposed as a penalty for misconduct.resentmentBitter anger at being treated unfairly.