noun A suffix forming abstract nouns from adjectives, typically expressing a state or quality.
The practice of managing international relations and negotiations between countries
A system of government in which power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or through elected representatives
The study of a specific subject or field, such as chemistry or biology
A system of government or management in which decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
The suffix '-acy' is used in professional contexts to form nouns that denote a state, quality, or condition. For example, 'accuracy' refers to the state of being accurate, 'efficacy' refers to the ability to produce a desired or intended result, and 'advocacy' refers to the act of supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy.
In psychology, the suffix '-acy' is used to form words that describe specific qualities or conditions related to the field. For example, 'intimacy' refers to a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship, 'efficacy' refers to the ability to produce a desired or intended result, and 'advocacy' refers to the act of supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy.