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Main definitions of -ar in English

: -ar1-ar2-ar3-ar4

-ar1

suffix

  • 1(forming adjectives) of the kind specified; relating to.

    ‘lunar’
    • ‘molecular’

  • 2Forming nouns such as scholar.

Origin

From Old French -aire, -ier, or from Latin -aris.

Main definitions of -ar in English

: -ar1-ar2-ar3-ar4

-ar2

suffix

  • Forming nouns such as pillar.

Origin

Via Old French from Latin -are (neuter of -aris).

Main definitions of -ar in English

: -ar1-ar2-ar3-ar4

-ar3

suffix

  • Forming nouns such as bursar, vicar.

Origin

From Old French -aire, -ier, or from Latin -arius, -arium.

Main definitions of -ar in English

: -ar1-ar2-ar3-ar4

-ar4

suffix

alteration of -er, -or (as in beggar, liar)