Pronunciation: /-aɪt/
noun a suffix used to form names of minerals, such as calcite or graphite
A1 My favorite mineral is fluorite.
A2 The campsite was full of happy families enjoying the outdoors.
B1 The socialite attended all the high-profile events in the city.
B2 The website was designed by a team of skilled developers.
C1 The architect presented his plans for the new skyscraper to the city council.
C2 The satellite was launched into orbit to gather data on climate change.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a specified place or thing, such as Israelite or meteorite
A1 The new student is quite shy.
A2 She always wears her favorite white outfit.
B1 The website provides a variety of activities for different age groups.
B2 The doctor recommended a gluten-free diet for the patient.
C1 The architect designed a modernite building with sustainable materials.
C2 The artist's work has a uniqueite that sets it apart from others.
formal The mineral sample was identified as a type of -ite.
informal I heard that the new rock formation is made up of some -ite.
slang I can't believe she's wearing that -ite outfit again.
figurative His stubbornness is like an -ite, impossible to break through.
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