-vant

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Pali

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Sanskrit -वत् (-vat).

Suffix

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-vant

  1. Abounding in thing identified by the noun the suffix is added to
  2. Possessing the quality of state indicated by the noun the suffix is added to

Usage notes

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The choice between this and synonymous -mant is subject to the following rule:

  • Suffix -vant is added only to nouns ending in a.
  • Suffix -mant is always added to nouns ending in i and u.

Declension

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Synonyms

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