Definition of -AL
: of, relating to, or characterized by
Word History
Etymology
Adjective suffix
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin -alis
Noun suffix (1)
Middle English -aille, from Anglo-French, from Latin -alia, neuter plural of -alis
Noun suffix (2)
French, from alcool alcohol, from Medieval Latin alcohol
Browse Nearby Words
Cite this Entry
“Al.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Al. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
Share
More from Merriam-Webster on Al
Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!