ane

¹

[ eyn ]

adjective

, Chiefly Scot.

1. one.

-ane

²

Chemistry.

1. a suffix used in names of hydrocarbons of the methane or paraffin series:

   propane.

ane

¹

/ eɪn /

determiner

1. a Scottish word for one

-ane

²

suffix forming nouns

1. indicating an alkane hydrocarbon

   hexane

–ane

1. A suffix used to form the names of saturated hydrocarbons, such as ethane. The suffix is shortened to –an– before other suffixes to indicate compounds derived from saturated hydrocarbons, as in ethanol.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ane¹

1350–1400; Middle English (North) an, variant of on one

Origin of ane²

From the Latin suffix -ānus -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of ane¹

coined to replace -ene, -ine, and -one

Example Sentences

In fact, Dr Ane Murueta-Goyena, in collaboration with Biobizkaia's research staff, wanted to see "whether the visual system can enable this deterioration to be predicted, in other words, what future the patient can expect within a few years."

From Science Daily

For neurologists, however, it is not possible to answer these questions precisely, as "the evolution of patients tends to be very varied: some experience no change over the years, while others end up with dementia or in a wheelchair," explained Ane Murueta-Goyena, researcher in the UPV/EHU's department of Neurosciences.

From Science Daily

Some songs—such as “A Guid New Year to ane a’ A’”—were widely recognized.

From National Geographic

Laakea Ane had two TD catches and Marc Basa had one.

From Seattle Times

“We are already living a scenario of an altered climate that oscillates between extreme events, either of drought or heavy rains. This has very serious consequences not only for the environment, but also for people and the economy,” said Ane Alencar, science director for the Amazon Environmental Research Institute, or IPAM, a nonprofit.

From Seattle Times