-ence

1. a noun suffix equivalent to -ance, corresponding to the suffix -ent in adjectives: abstinence; continence; dependence; difference .

-ence

suffix forming nouns

1. indicating an action, state, condition, or quality

   patience

   residence

   benevolence

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ence¹

Middle English < Old French < Latin -entia, equivalent to -ent- -ent + -ia -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ence¹

via Old French from Latin -entia, from -ēns, present participial ending

Example Sentences

Compiling and analyzing three decades of data, a team of Post reporters — including Dave Sheinin, Michael Lee, Emily Giambalvo, Artur Galocha and Clara Ence Morse — revealed the long-standing challenges facing the league’s Black coaches.

From Washington Post

“I’m not familiar with the recovery process of that sort of injury,” Ence said.

From Seattle Times

“It gives you a good feeling that people can cheer for an opponent like little Brogan,” Ence said.

From Washington Times

Ence spoke with reporters hours before Utah, representing the Mountain Region, played its first game of the tournament against Tennessee from the Southeast Region.

From Washington Times

“Being kids they bounce back pretty quick. They’ve enjoyed it here and stayed busy,” Ence said.

From Washington Times