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Meaning of -ion in English:

-ion

Pronunciation /(?)n/ /??n/ /j?n/

suffix

  • 1Forming nouns denoting verbal action.

    ‘communion’
    • ‘rebellion’
    1. 1.1Denoting a resulting state or product.
      ‘oblivion’
      • ‘opinion’

Usage

The suffix -ion is usually found preceded by s (-sion), t (-tion), or x (-xion)

Origin

Via French from Latin -ion-.