Latin · suffix
-itas
a quality or state
Forms
- -itas
- -itat- — Latin stem used outside the basic noun form.
- -ity — English form developed through French.
Origin
Latin -tas, a suffix for abstract nouns, with a preceding i; the suffix continues an older Indo-European abstract-noun formation.
Note
Turns a description into something that can be discussed as a quality in its own right.
Words sharing this root
abilityThe capacity or skill to do something.absurdityThe quality or an instance of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.acidityThe extent of a substance's acidic properties.activityThe state or an instance of doing something.actualityWhat actually exists or happens.acuitySharpness of the senses or mind.adversitySerious difficulty or misfortune.affinityA natural tendency to be drawn to or connect with something.agilityThe ability to act quickly, easily, and effectively.alacrityBrisk and cheerful readiness to do something.ambiguityThe quality of having more than one possible interpretation, or an instance of this.animosityStrong feelings of hostility toward someone or something.annuityA fixed sum paid to someone at regular intervals as income.antiquityA state of belonging to the distant past.aridityExtreme dryness from lack of moisture.atrocityAn extremely cruel act or quality.audacityBoldness that disregards risk or the possibility of offending others.austerityStrict restraint in spending or enjoyment.authorityRecognized power to direct decisions or judgment.brevityShortness in duration or expression.capacityThe amount something is able to contain or accomplish.capacityThe role in which someone acts.captivityThe state of being held without freedom to leave.carnalityPreoccupation with bodily pleasure, especially sexual desire.cavityA hollow space within a solid body.celebrityThe state of being widely known to the public.chastitySexual conduct that follows accepted moral standards.clarityThe quality of being clear and easy to understand or perceive.commodityA good or resource bought and sold, often interchangeable with others of the same type.communityA group whose members share a place or way of life.conformityCompliance with rules, standards, or accepted ways of behaving.congruityThe quality of fitting together appropriately or harmoniously.continuityConnection or consistency maintained without interruption or abrupt change.credibilityThe quality of being believable or trustworthy.credulityReadiness to believe things too easily.criminalityThe character of conduct that breaks criminal law.crudityA lack of refinement or careful finish.crueltyBehavior that causes suffering deliberately or without caring.culpabilityResponsibility for wrongdoing.cupidityIntense greed for wealth or possessions.curiosityAn urge to learn about something unfamiliar.deformityA marked irregularity in the shape or structure of a body or object.densityThe amount concentrated within a given space.dexteritySkill and ease in performing tasks.dignityThe quality of being worthy of respect and honor.diversityThe presence of different kinds of people or things within a group.divinityThe nature or status of a god.docilityThe quality of being easy to teach or guide.dualityA paired structure with two corresponding aspects.durabilityThe ability to last without wearing out or becoming damaged.entitySomething that exists or is treated as a separate unit.equalityThe state of being equal in value, rights, or standing.equanimityMental calmness and composure in difficult situations.eternityExistence or duration without end.extremityThe furthest end or limit of something.falsityThe condition of being untrue.familiarityClose knowledge gained through repeated contact.fatalityA death resulting from a harmful event or condition.fecundityThe capacity to generate abundant new life.felicityA pleasing aptness in expression or action.felicityGreat happiness or contentment.fertilityThe capacity to produce or sustain new life.fidelityFaithful adherence to a person or an established original.finalityThe quality of being settled and not subject to further change.flexibilityThe capacity to bend without breaking.fragilityThe quality of being easily damaged or disrupted.frailtyThe state of being weak or easily harmed.fraternityA fellowship of people united by shared interests.frigidityAn extreme absence of warmth.futilityThe inability to produce a useful result.generalityBroad scope without attention to particular details.generosityReadiness to give more than is required.genialityWarm friendliness and cheerful good nature.heredityThe passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring.hilarityGreat amusement or laughter.hostilityActive antagonism toward an opposing person or group.humanitiesAcademic disciplines concerned with human culture.humanityThe condition shared by all human beings.humanityAcademic disciplines studying human culture.humanityKindness and concern for others.humidityThe amount of water vapor in the air.humilityA modest view of one's own importance or abilities.immaturityThe condition of incomplete development.immensityThe quality of being extremely large or great.immobilityThe state of being unable to move or remaining still.immortalityExistence that continues beyond death without end.immunityProtection from the effects of a specified threat.immutabilityThe quality of being unchangeable.impetuosityForceful action taken suddenly without restraint.implacabilityThe quality of being impossible to appease or soften.impunityFreedom from punishment or harmful consequences.impurityContamination by an unwanted substance.inanityThe quality of being silly or lacking meaningful content.incapacityLack of ability to act or carry out a task.incredulityUnwillingness or inability to believe something.indemnityAn assurance that a specified financial loss will be made good.indignityTreatment that humiliates people or offends their dignity.inequalityA difference in value or standing between things compared.infallibilityInability to make an error.infertilityA limited or absent capacity to produce new life.infidelityFailure to remain faithful, especially to a romantic partner.infinityA quantity or extent with no finite limit.infirmityWeakness or ill health of the body or mind.ingenuitySkill in finding clever solutions or creating new things.inhumanityExtreme cruelty or lack of compassion toward others.iniquityGravely unjust or immoral behavior.insanityA severe disturbance of rational mental functioning.insecurityThe absence of dependable safety or stability.instabilityThe state of being unsteady or liable to change or fail.integrityThe soundness of something whole and uncompromised.invisibilityThe state of being beyond sight.irregularityA departure from an expected pattern or rule.jocularityCheerfulness expressed through jokes and humor.laxityInsufficient firmness or tightness.legalityConformity to the requirements of law.levityHumor or lightness of manner, especially in serious circumstances.liquidityThe capacity to flow readily rather than remain fixed.localityA particular place or area.longevityA long period of continued existence.lucidityClarity of conscious understanding.magnanimityGenerosity and forgiveness, especially toward rivals or those who have done wrong.majorityA number or group greater than half of a total.materialityImportance or relevance to a decision or issue.maternityThe condition of bearing and becoming the mother of a child.mediocrityOrdinary quality falling short of excellence.mendacityDishonesty, especially a tendency to lie.minorityA smaller or less powerful group within a larger population.mobilityThe capacity to move between positions.modalityA particular way of doing or experiencing something.modernityThe character or condition of modern life.monstrositySomething shockingly ugly or abnormal.moralityStandards of right and wrong used to guide and judge behavior.mortalityThe condition of being subject to death.multiplicityThe state of having many or varied elements.nativityA birth or the circumstances surrounding it.necessityThe condition of being required or unavoidable.neutralityThe state of not taking either side in a conflict.obesityThe condition of having excessive body fat.obliquityA departure from a straight or upright position.obscenitySomething considered grossly indecent or offensive.opacityThe degree to which something blocks light or a view through it.opportunityA favorable chance to do something.parityEquality in value, status, or amount.partialityA special preference for someone or something.paternityThe state of being a father.paucityA shortage or small amount of something.penaltyA punishment imposed for breaking a rule or law.perpetuityDuration without an end.personalityThe distinctive character of a person, place, or thing.perversityThe quality of deliberately going against what is reasonable or right.pluralityThe largest share of votes when it is less than a majority.pomposityAn exaggerated display of importance or dignity.possibilityThe capacity for something to happen or be available.posterityFuture generations considered as a group.priorityThe status of being more important or needing attention before other things.probabilityThe likelihood that something will happen or be true.probityComplete honesty and moral integrity.proclivityA natural tendency or inclination toward something.profanityExpression that shows irreverent disrespect for sacred things.profundityGreat depth of thought, feeling, or meaning.prolixityExcessive length or wordiness in speech or writing.propinquityNearness in place or time.proportionalityThe quality of being suitably matched in size, degree, or effect.prosperityThe state of being wealthy and successful.proximityCloseness in space, time, or relationship.publicityPublic attention directed toward someone or something.puerilityChildish immaturity in thought or behavior.pugnacityReadiness or eagerness to fight or argue.purityFreedom from contamination or unwanted mixture.qualityA characteristic by which something is described or assessed.quantityAn amount or number of something.rapacityAggressive eagerness to seize or take for oneself.rapidityThe speed at which something happens or moves.rarityThe condition of being uncommon.rationalityThe quality of being based on reason and logic.realityThe world as it exists or is experienced.realtyLand and buildings held as property.religiosityThe degree or quality of religious belief or practice.rigidityThe condition of resisting bending.safetyProtection from danger.safetyAn American football play that awards two points to the defense.sagacityWisdom in understanding situations and making good judgments.sanctityThe quality of being holy or deserving the highest respect and protection.securityProtection against loss or harm.securityA financial instrument that can be traded, such as a stock or bond.seniorityHigher rank or priority based on age or length of service.sensibilityA characteristic way of perceiving, judging, and responding to experiences.sensualityThe quality of enjoying or appealing to the physical senses, especially sexually.serenityA state of calm and peace.severityThe intensity of harshness or difficulty.simplicityAbsence of complexity or elaboration.sincerityHonesty in expressing what one truly feels or believes.sociabilityThe tendency or ability to enjoy interacting with others.solemnityA dignified and serious ceremonial manner.solidityFirmness that resists deformation.sororityA social organization for women, especially at a college.specialtyA particular field of concentrated expertise.spiritualityA focus on or connection with sacred or deeply meaningful inner experience.stabilityThe quality of being steady, secure, or resistant to change.stupidityFoolishness caused by poor understanding or judgment.suavitySmooth, gracious charm in manner.sublimityThe quality of inspiring awe through grandeur, beauty, or excellence.subtletyA quality or detail that is delicate or not immediately obvious.superfluityAn amount beyond what is needed.suretyA guarantee securing fulfillment of an obligation.suretyConfidence that something is true.temerityBoldness that shows little regard for risk or respect.tenacityThe ability to hold firmly despite resistance.timidityLack of courage or confidence.tranquilityA peaceful, calm, and undisturbed state.trinityA closely united group of three.ubiquityPresence everywhere or in many places.unanimityComplete agreement among everyone involved.uniformityThe quality of being alike or consistent throughout.universityAn institution for advanced study and research that awards degrees.validityThe quality of being well-founded or meeting the relevant standard.vanityA piece of furniture used for personal grooming.vanityThe lack of real value or purpose, or something lacking these.vanityExcessive pride in one's appearance, achievements, or status.velocityThe rate at which something moves or changes, often taking direction into account.venalityWillingness to act dishonestly for money or personal gain.veracityThe quality of being truthful or accurate.verityTruth, or something accepted as true.vicinityThe area near a place.virginityThe state of having no previous sexual experience.virilityVigor associated with adult masculinity.viscosityA fluid's resistance to flowing.visibilityThe degree to which something can be seen.vitalityThe energy and strength to live, grow, and be active.vivacityLively, spirited personal energy.vulgarityThe quality or expression of being crude or lacking refinement.