noun a suffix used to form nouns meaning 'a substance that is of or pertaining to' or 'resembling'
adjective a suffix used to form adjectives meaning 'of or pertaining to' or 'resembling'
In botany, the suffix '-aceous' is used to describe plants or plant parts that resemble or have the characteristics of the word it is attached to. For example, 'foliaceous' describes something that resembles a leaf.
In chemistry, the suffix '-aceous' can be used to describe substances or compounds that have properties similar to the word it is attached to. For example, 'siliceous' describes something that contains silica.
In zoology, the suffix '-aceous' is used to describe animals or animal parts that resemble or have the characteristics of the word it is attached to. For example, 'coriaceous' describes something that is leathery in texture like skin or a shell.
In botanical writing, the suffix '-aceous' is used to describe plants that resemble or are related to a specific plant. For example, 'rosaceous' refers to plants in the rose family.
In psychology, the suffix '-aceous' is not commonly used in professional contexts.
In biology, the suffix '-aceous' is used to describe organisms that are similar to or associated with a particular species. For example, 'felidae' refers to the family of cats.
In botany, the suffix '-aceous' is used to describe plant characteristics. For example, 'coriaceous' describes a leaf texture that is leathery.
In zoology, the suffix '-aceous' is used to describe animal characteristics. For example, 'mammalaceous' refers to traits associated with mammals.