Entity: OUS
OUS is a versatile suffix derived from Latin, used to form adjectives indicating possession or fullness of a particular quality. It is also a term used by Polynesians to address each other and signifies traits like patience, determination, and perseverance in certain martial arts contexts.
OUS
Etymology
The suffix 'OUS' originates from Latin '-iosus,' conveying the idea of being full of or characterized by certain traits.
Definition
'OUS' is a suffix used to form adjectives that indicate possession or fullness of a given quality.
Historical Context
The suffix 'OUS' has been widely used to Anglicize Latin adjectives with terminations that cannot be directly adapted into English.
Cultural Significance
In Polynesian culture, 'OUS' is a term used by Hawaiians, Samoans, and Tongans to address each other. In certain martial arts contexts, 'OUS' signifies traits like patience, determination, and perseverance.
Related Concepts
- '-ious': A variant of the suffix 'OUS' used in English vocabulary.
See Also
A suffix used to form adjectives indicating possession or fullness of a quality, as well as a term of address among Polynesians and in martial arts contexts.