Greek · suffix
-ismos
action or result
Words sharing this root
anachronismSomething placed in or belonging to a time other than its proper historical period.aphorismA short saying expressing a general truth or principle.archaismAn old-fashioned feature of language or practiceatheismDisbelief in or lack of belief in any gods.baptismA water ceremony marking Christian initiation.barbarismConduct judged uncivilized or brutal.catechismA set of religious or other teachings presented as questions and answers.embolismBlockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other material carried through the bloodstream.embolismInsertion of an extra day or period into a calendar.euphemismA mild expression used instead of one considered harsh, blunt, or taboo.exorcismThe act of driving out an evil spirit or harmful influence.ismA distinctive system of beliefs or characteristic attitude.militarismBelief in maintaining strong military power and influence.ostracismExclusion from a community or group through collective rejection.parallelismThe state of remaining alongside at a constant distance without meeting.rheumatismPainful inflammation or stiffness in muscles and joints.stoicismThe philosophical tradition emphasizing reason and self-control despite adversity.