-ify

1. variant of -fy after a consonant:

   intensify.

-ify

suffix forming verbs

1. a variant of -fy

   intensify

Derived Forms

• -ification, suffix:forming_nouns

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ify¹

Middle English -ifien < Middle French -ifier < Latin -ificāre, equivalent to -i- -i- + -ficāre -fy

Example Sentences

This first one will feature founding members Ify Nwadiwe and Noah Segan, as well as one of Mackay’s children and a few young friends.

From Los Angeles Times

Ify Obi, 24, standing by her favourite piece - a giant woven design by Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor that threaded plastic rosaries onto lace to create images of traditional African leaders - said she most appreciated works that amplified African culture and African solutions.

From Reuters

It was clear coming off the university’s attempt to push Harsin out in February that his future at Auburn was ify at best.

From Seattle Times

Peter and Ifeyinwa “Ify” Ogwumike were born in Nigeria and raised by well-to-do families before immigrating to the United States as teenagers to study at Weber State and settling just outside Houston.

From Washington Post

Nneka’s sister, Erica Ogwumike, is on the roster with the dual citizenship from parents Peter and Ify, whose three daughters were born after they immigrated to the U.S.

From Seattle Times