- Words with a certain ending
- Nouns with the suffix «-ment»
This morpheme tends to mean «state or act of«. Some of the most representative words that include it are: payment, basement, improvement. It’s typically applied to nouns.
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government -
development -
management -
moment -
department -
movement -
agreement -
environment -
treatment -
investment -
employment -
statement -
parliament -
equipment -
argument -
assessment -
unemployment -
commitment -
element -
payment -
document -
settlement -
appointment -
improvement -
involvement -
establishment -
retirement -
comment -
judgment -
requirement -
arrangement -
achievement -
experiment -
replacement -
instrument -
excitement -
judgement -
announcement -
punishment -
entertainment -
amendment -
measurement -
tournament -
recruitment -
disappointment -
encouragement -
imprisonment -
adjustment -
enforcement -
pavement -
embarrassment -
apartment -
engagement -
testament -
assignment -
regiment -
advertisement -
enjoyment -
resentment -
amusement -
attainment -
fragment -
supplement -
basement -
placement -
disagreement -
attachment -
repayment -
segment -
monument -
entitlement -
garment -
sentiment -
cement -
harassment -
sediment -
fulfilment -
endorsement -
acknowledgement -
compartment -
deployment -
temperament -
detachment -
endowment -
astonishment -
enlightenment -
advancement -
abandonment -
amazement -
disarmament -
accompaniment -
enhancement -
compliment -
alignment -
displacement -
complement -
impairment -
infringement -
refinement -
redevelopment -
refurbishment -
predicament -
bereavement -
indictment -
reinforcement -
commencement -
embankment -
detriment -
shipment -
confinement -
enlargement -
refreshment -
catchment -
procurement -
bombardment -
enrolment -
enactment -
instalment -
postponement -
assortment -
consignment -
contentment -
ornament -
containment -
allotment -
parchment -
enrichment -
torment -
bewilderment -
pigment -
adjournment -
sacrament -
disillusionment -
embodiment -
self-government -
reinstatement -
understatement -
secondment -
empowerment -
resettlement -
mismanagement -
disablement -
realignment -
internment -
enchantment -
puzzlement -
nourishment -
reimbursement -
rearrangement -
tenement -
encroachment -
reassessment -
inducement -
disenchantment -
rearmament -
abatement -
atonement -
accomplishment -
rapprochement -
impediment -
lament -
pronouncement -
escarpment -
ointment -
pretreatment -
excrement -
increment -
concealment -
ligament -
incitement -
impeachment -
appeasement -
acknowledgment -
commandment -
encampment -
re-establishment -
embezzlement -
ill-treatment -
curtailment -
armament -
casement -
restatement -
ferment -
readjustment -
betterment -
estrangement -
implement -
retrenchment -
apportionment -
discouragement -
impoverishment -
self-employment -
merriment -
re-enactment -
rassemblement -
ailment -
filament -
figment -
embellishment -
escapement -
disengagement -
pediment -
redeployment -
annulment -
wonderment -
underachievement -
discernment -
banishment -
divestment -
decrement -
preferment -
entanglement -
endearment -
deportment -
underdevelopment -
replenishment -
adornment -
disafforestment -
debasement -
disbursement -
firmament -
denouement -
deferment -
dismemberment -
mistreatment -
ascertainment -
self-improvement -
emplacement -
enslavement -
reinvestment -
underemployment -
bafflement -
easement -
entailment -
maltreatment -
abridgement -
reappointment -
bailment -
monofilament -
enthronement -
disestablishment -
disfigurement -
derailment -
overpayment -
interment -
overstatement -
endangerment -
misjudgement -
prepayment -
enfranchisement -
disbandment -
abutment -
vestment -
enticement -
integument -
transhipment -
foment -
fitment -
encirclement -
microenvironment -
entrenchment -
fulfillment -
misjudgment -
disparagement -
misstatement -
dement -
defilement -
aggrandisement -
enlistment -
chastisement -
derangement -
encashment -
emolument -
bemusement -
self-effacement -
condiment -
conferment -
entrapment -
maladjustment -
cantonment -
arrondissement -
disgruntlement -
reassignment -
liniment -
misalignment -
goverment -
extinguishment -
aggrandizement -
disinvestment -
outplacement -
bewitchment -
disenfranchisement -
self-advancement -
disgorgement -
raiment -
entombment -
ejectment -
virement -
devilment -
disbarment -
embourgeoisement -
abasement -
entrainment -
elopement -
engrossment -
misgovernment -
divertissement -
fundament -
nonpayment -
lodgement -
agistment -
overdevelopment -
nutriment -
averment -
affreightment -
admonishment -
effacement -
presentiment -
amercement -
evolvement -
enserfment -
battlement -
ennoblement -
arraignment -
underpayment -
impoundment -
attunement -
impingement -
self-punishment -
overtreatment -
hereditament -
enrollment -
impalement -
undernourishment -
ravishment -
law-enforcement -
dislodgement -
revetment -
overinvolvement -
relinquishment -
edutainment -
allurement -
transshipment -
appraisement -
discontentment -
disempowerment -
self-abasement -
embarassment -
disendowment -
malnourishment -
accoutrement -
arrestment -
enablement -
anointment -
defacement -
arguement -
overcommitment -
installment -
recommencement -
non-fulfilment -
multifilament -
comportment -
undergarment -
embrittlement -
over-excitement -
unfulfilment -
self-aggrandizement -
disentanglement -
disentitlement -
enthralment -
embedment -
subfragment -
disfranchisement -
debridement -
lodgment -
self-treatment -
aliment -
decollement -
intendment -
misplacement -
dethronement -
enfeeblement -
recoupment -
piercement -
developement -
acquirement -
dishevelment -
unsettlement -
presentment -
embayment -
downpayment -
reestablishment -
retreatment -
impressment -
revilement -
underascertainment -
muniment -
reapportionment -
assuagement -
prejudgment -
befuddlement -
abridgment -
enshrinement -
decipherment -
sustainment -
microfilament -
embalmment -
embroilment -
reenactment -
agrement -
infotainment -
denouncement -
remeasurement -
hatchment -
scarcement -
arbitrament -
enjambement -
hemisegment -
beguilement -
startlement -
myofilament -
empressement -
rudiment -
envelopment -
reimprisonment -
piment -
lineament -
enmeshment -
recommitment -
abetment -
controlment -
requitement -
precommitment -
engorgement -
disembowelment -
accouchement -
entrancement -
incouragement -
impartment -
engulfment -
prearrangement -
ressentiment -
bedazzlement -
encrustment -
disarrangement -
dismantlement -
reattachment -
concernment -
neurofilament -
abolishment -
accroachment -
advisement -
determent -
re-enlistment -
debouchment -
enjambment -
overinvestment -
underinvestment -
destoolment -
enrapturement -
photopigment -
belittlement -
embitterment -
immurement -
counterinvestment -
unravelment -
blandishment -
overgarment -
undertreatment -
surement -
pretournament -
counterargument -
disconcertment -
imployment -
medicament -
jugement -
dealignment -
maldevelopment -
selfassessment -
re-treatment -
besiegement -
benightment -
subdocument -
self-fulfillment -
chastizement -
disinterment -
empalement -
comovement -
empanelment -
enfeoffment -
envisagement -
disownment -
attornment -
embracement -
engraftment -
diminishment -
despoilment -
enfoldment -
disembodiment -
ensnarement -
distillment -
retardment -
convincement -
gouernment -
palaeoenvironment -
reconcilement -
indorsement -
nonfulfilment -
bioelement -
enfringement -
subarrangement -
reemployment -
unattachment -
cerement -
copayment -
encasement -
unfoldment -
bargain-basement -
amassment -
oddment -
defrayment -
batement -
enthrallment -
micromanagement -
enduement -
embattlement -
reinterment -
inditement -
ament -
hutment -
self-chastisement -
decampment -
refitment -
battement -
dazzlement -
tapotement -
macro-management -
obligement -
entwinement -
supergovernment -
divertisement -
opening argument -
expungement -
PITI payment -
indulgement -
iudgement -
proportionment -
deboshment -
reproachment -
intertainment -
introducement -
backwards compliment -
derivement -
dispiritment -
sepiment -
ployment -
jumblement -
global element -
ledgment -
reequipment -
oyntment -
house of easement -
mother-in-law apartment -
justicement -
problem statement -
decorement -
nonemployment -
noninvestment -
deplorement -
string instrument -
wayment -
enragement -
immunoenhancement -
bedevilment -
limited atonement -
discolourment -
orthogonal complement -
securement -
festerment -
plea in abatement -
avisement -
fulciment -
rare-earth element -
technological unemployment -
farcement -
pop-up advertisement -
opening statement -
down payment -
adorement -
wrecking amendment -
augmented assignment -
unruliment -
noncommitment -
noninvolvement -
sub-element -
heads of agreement -
ancient document -
indentment -
prattlement -
act of parliament -
revealment -
Polish parliament -
unit of measurement -
gender reassignment -
disfellowshipment -
surchargement -
accruement -
manurement -
couplement -
pseudocomplement -
bundle adjustment -
habiliment -
ingraftment -
psamment -
stuffer fragment -
disavowment -
disimprisonment -
guillotinement -
accrument -
pseudocompliment -
virgin parchment -
re-entrustment -
overallotment -
embetterment -
House of Parliament -
hydroentanglement -
indument -
negative reinforcement -
reamendment -
disimprovement -
teleassessment -
enjoinment -
petticoat government -
nanoelement -
reëstablishment -
here document -
empoisonment -
completement -
corporal punishment -
counterstatement -
spur of the moment -
antialignment -
microgovernment -
scriptment -
identity element -
re-envisagement -
acclimatement -
interlacement -
hydraulic cement -
exaltment -
preponement -
presagement -
propelment -
tarnishment -
arbitrement -
famishment -
auripigment -
recoilment -
teleological argument -
ancient monument -
enravishment -
metacomment -
incasement -
incumberment -
cryopsamment -
benumbment -
jument -
chemical element -
microdisplacement -
invitement -
beseechment -
upliftment -
delineament -
subdepartment -
traducement -
software configuration management -
big government -
vicarious embarrassment -
subdeployment -
enchainment -
anguishment -
midsegment -
nanoenvironment -
sortment -
Big Government -
nonplusment -
hyperachievement -
community development -
software deployment -
degarnishment -
vicarious punishment -
strategic management -
contempt of Parliament -
power of appointment -
prenuptial agreement -
speech impediment -
vicarious reinforcement -
Maisonneuve’s instrument -
finishment -
unhingement -
prenuptual agreement -
defailment -
admeasurement -
e-payment -
frictional unemployment -
reinvolvement -
wind instrument -
Hollywood moment -
military government -
coferment -
polishment -
pre-tournament -
stringed instrument -
encystment -
unagreement -
judicial temperament -
unshipment -
minority government -
self-defilement -
fleshment -
stablishment -
branding moment -
rescindment -
agritainment -
autopayment -
crogglement -
assoilment -
finite element -
débridement -
decidement -
nonshipment -
outsettlement -
phaeopigment -
exilement -
assoilment -
infeoffment -
inveiglement -
Procrustean assignment -
nonenforcement -
glutton for punishment -
malignment -
anterolateral ligament -
premeasurement -
spamvertizement -
disfurnishment -
abonnement -
overrecruitment -
mandment -
trickment -
nonappointment -
radioelement -
textual harassment -
upside-down income statement -
gedanken experiment -
nonreappointment -
e-procurement -
hyperfragment -
nanofilament -
unimprovement -
bisegment -
gedankenexperiment -
nonengagement -
reed instrument -
Michigan basement -
coadjument -
frequency assignment -
nonrequirement -
reannouncement -
snap judgment -
besetment -
bevelment -
public service announcement -
brandishment -
waterfowl alignment -
line management -
lubrication payment -
overnourishment -
enurement -
coadjustment -
extolment -
blue ointment -
di-pimethane rearrangement -
Whitfield’s ointment -
revelment -
overrefinement -
alightment -
patellar ligament -
phytopigment -
crassament -
repolishment -
emblazonment -
interlayment -
enlacement -
contrivement -
cyberenvironment -
definement -
enrockment -
tropopsamment -
underlayment -
non-disclosure agreement -
quantum entanglement -
contenement -
forepayment -
bedizenment -
bepuzzlement -
nonenhancement -
Lisfranc ligament -
empressment -
erasement -
appliment -
jedgment -
bickerment -
decreasement -
readjournment -
repealment -
durable medical equipment -
misdevelopment -
monotreatment -
displenishment -
e-recruitment -
sexual harassment -
conjurement -
single supplement -
defining moment -
bushment -
pilement -
unconcernment -
strewment -
disobligement -
woodwind instrument -
retrievement -
enchauntment -
angel investment -
art movement -
bequeathment -
subsegment -
emprisonment -
annexment -
back-handed compliment -
silent treatment -
single union agreement -
specific language impairment -
nonenrolment -
disinfotainment -
surprisement -
expected date of confinement -
motherhood statement -
underrecruitment -
unretirement -
human enhancement -
Data Carrier Equipment -
devisement -
disburdenment -
head movement -
overarrangement -
emblement -
intemperament -
unitary government -
day of judgement -
nonentanglement -
head of government -
consolement -
day of judgment -
nondevelopment -
vanishment -
street harassment -
rament -
gumment -
overreplacement -
emprovement -
pertainment -
underassessment -
nethergarment -
Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment -
delirament -
stereoelement -
enlevement -
estrepement -
micromovement -
applotment -
Poupart’s ligament -
kadooment -
superencipherment -
absolute complement -
machine of government -
malinvestment -
midargument -
autoincrement -
forcement -
Data Communications Equipment -
built environment -
retriment -
megadevelopment -
incensement -
quartzipsamment -
Okazaki fragment -
wind-instrument -
avengement -
single-elimination tournament -
underenforcement -
readornment -
dwindlement -
inventory management -
keyboard instrument -
debt instrument -
DISC assessment -
overassessment -
ecumenical movement -
evincement -
pittance payment -
attirement -
irritainment -
solitary confinement -
garblement -
wariment -
absolute endorsement -
affixment -
telepayment -
anticonfinement -
assentment -
nanofragment -
furtherment -
working environment -
revengement -
zone of proximal development -
human movement -
perfectionment -
pesterment -
data element -
lavement -
acrocoracohumeral ligament -
overattachment -
circle segment -
critical incident stress management -
Kodak moment -
décollement -
recallment -
nonargument -
readvancement -
recalment -
abjurement -
reflexive statement -
enamorment -
human potential movement -
secondhand embarrassment -
installment -
suggestment -
rebatement -
advance payment -
misimprovement -
unalignment -
unjust enrichment -
beratement -
mirror punishment -
nonagreement -
loment -
refundment -
absolute impediment -
e-statement -
human resource management -
countermandment -
Portuguese pavement -
bestowment -
biocontainment -
pseudomoment -
definitive agreement -
disportment -
end user license agreement -
hydrogen embrittlement -
divinement -
absolute instrument -
ovarian ligament -
emboggment -
encincturement -
human resources management -
tracklement -
mispayment -
service agreement -
irreconcilement -
data management -
bowel movement -
line segment -
acharnement -
addiment -
capillament -
transition element -
signalment -
single-minded branding moment -
preachment -
purpose statement -
designment -
enamourment -
minishment -
jostlement -
befoulment -
new religious movement -
emboîtement -
appendment -
flusterment -
bestrangement
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Оглавление
Непродуктивный суффикс “-MENT” появился в английском языке благодаря французскому, а во французский язык он пришел с латыни. Суффикс “-MENT” в подавляющем большинстве случаев присоединяется к глаголам и образует существительные, которые выражают результат действия ( тогда это может быть абстрактное или конкретное существительное) или само действие ( и это уже может быть только абстрактное существительное). Существительные с суффиксом “-MENT” также указывают на состояние или качество.
В русском языке есть немало слов, в которых есть окончание “мент” или “менты”, и это сразу выдает их иностранное происхождение. Напишу всего несколько слов, которые не нуждаются в переводе.
Например:
аккомпанемент, апартаменты, аргумент, комплимент, ассортимент, фундамент, эксперимент, фрагмент, инструмент, департамент, сантименты, сегмент,документ.
Суффикс “-MENT” может образовывать только существительные и выучив слово с суффиксом “-MENT” вы автоматически знаете и глагол, то есть, исходное слово, от которого образуется существительное.
Для примера напишу самые распространенные существительные с суффиксом “-MENT”.
to ABANDON = отказываться от чего-либо или кого-либо; покидать, оставлять + MENT = ABANDONMENT = оставление, заброшенность;
to ABASE = унижать, понижать в чине, в должности + MENT = ABASEMENT= унижение, понижение в чине, должности;
to ABASH = смущать, конфузить, приводить в замешательство; лишать самообладания + MENT = ABASHMENT = смущение, замешательство;
to ABOLISH = отменять законы, правила, учреждения; упразднять + MENT = ABOLISHMENT = отмена, упразднение;
to ACCOMPANY = сопровождать, сопутствовать; аккомпанировать + MENT = ACCOMPANIMENT = сопровождение; аккомпанемент;
to ACCOMPLISH = совершать, выполнять, достигать, доводить до конца, завершать + MENT = ACCOPMLISHMENT = выполнение, завершение, достижение;
to ADJUST = приводить в порядок; улаживать спор; приспосабливать + MENT = ADJUSTMENT = регулирование, регулировка, приспособление, установка;
to ADMONISH = убеждать, увещевать, советовать, предостерегать + MENT = ADMONISHMENT = увещание, предостережение;
to ADVERTISE = помещать объявление, рекламировать; извещать, объявлять;+ MENT = ADVERTISEMENT объявление, реклама, анонс;
to AGREE = соглашаться, уславливаться, договариваться + MENT = AGREEMENT = взаимное согласие, договор, соглашение;
to AIL = болеть, беспокоить, причинять страдания + MENT = AILMENT = нездоровье;
to ALLOT = распределять по жребию, раздавать, распределять, наделять + MENT = ALLOTMENT = распределение;
to AMAZE = изумлять, поражать + MENT = AMAZEMENT = изумление, удивление;
to ANNOUNCE = объявлять, давать знать, извещать + MENT = ANNOUNCEMENT = объявление, сообщение, извещение;
to APPOINT = назначать, определять, предписывать, устраивать + MENT = APPOINMENT = назначение; место, должность; условленная встреча;
to ARGUE = спорить, обсуждать, убеждать + MENT = ARGUMENT = довод, аргумент, аргументация; дискуссия, спор;
to ARRANGE = приводить в порядок, классифицировать; сговариваться, договариваться + MENT = ARRANGEMENT = классификация, приведение в порядок; соглашение, договоренность;
to ASTONISH = удивлять, изумлять + MENT = ASTONISHMENT = удивление, изумление;
to ATTAIN = достигнуть, добиться + MENT = ATTAINMENT = достижение, приобретение;
to ASSORT = сортировать, подбирать, классифицировать + MENT = ASSORTMENT = выбор, ассортимент, сортировка;
to BASE = закладывать основание, базировать, основывать + MENT = BASEMENT = основание, фундамент; подвал, подвальное помещение;
to BETTER = улучшаться, поправляться, исправляться + MENT = BETTERMENT= улучшение, исправление;
COMPARTMENT = отделение, купе, перегородка;
COMPLEMENT = дополнение. комплект;
COMPLIMENT = комплимент, похвала, любезность;
to CONCEAL = скрывать, утаивать, умалчивать + MENT = CONCEALMENT= умалчивание, утаивание, сокрытие;
to DEFACE = портить, искажать; стирать + MENT = DEFACEMENT = порча, искажение, стирание; то, что портит;
to DEFER = откладывать, отсрочивать, медлить, тянуть + MENT = DEFERMENT = отсрочка, откладывание;
to DEPART = уходить, отбывать, отделять, отклоняться + MENT = DEPARTMENT = отдел, отделение; область; отрасль науки, знания;
to DETACH = разъединять, расцеплять, отделять, отвязывать + MENT = DETACHMENT = отделение, разъединение, отчужденность; обособленность;
to DEVELOP = развивать, совершенствовать, разрабатывать + MENT = DEVELOPMENT = развитие, эволюция, рост, расширение, усовершенствование;
to DISPLACE = переставлять, перекладывать, перемещать + MENT = DISPLACEMENT = перемещение, перестановка;
DOCUMENT = документ, свидетельство;
to EMBARRASS = затруднять, стеснять, смущать, приводить в замешательство + MENT = EMBARRASSMENT = затруднение, замешательство, стеснение;
to EMBODY = воплощать, изображать, объединять + MENT = EMBODIMENT = воплощение, объединение;
to EMPLOY = держать на службе, предоставлять работу + MENT = EMPLOYMENT = служба, занятие, занятость, работа;
to ENCHANT = очаровывать, приводить в восторг; околдовывать + MENT = ENCHANTMENT = очарование;
to ENFORCE = оказывать давление, принуждать, заставлять, навязывать + MENT = ENFORCEMENT = давление, принуждение;
to ENGAGE = нанимать; заказывать заранее (комнату, место); занимать, привлекать, обязывать + MENT = ENGAGEMENT = дело, занятие; свидание, встреча; обязательство, помолвка;
to ENJOY = получать удовольствие, наслаждаться + MENT = ENJOYMENT = наслаждение, удовольствие;
to ENTERTAIN = принимать, развлекать, угощать гостей + MENT = ENTERTAINMENT = прием гостей, вечеринка, развлечения, увеселения;
to EQUIP = снаряжать, экипировать, оборудовать + MENT = EQUIPMENT = снаряжение, оборудование;
to ESCAPE = бежать из тюрьмы , из плена; избежать опасности, спастись + MENT = ESCAPEMENT = бегство, спасение;
to ESTABLISH = основывать, создавать, учреждать + MENT = ESTABLISHMENT = основание, учреждение, заведение;
to EXCITE = возбуждать, волновать + MENT = EXCITEMENT = возбуждение, волнение;
to EXPERIENCE = испытывать, знать по опыту = EXPERIMENT= опыт, эксперимент;
FRAGMENT = фрагмент, обломок, осколок, кусок, обрывок; отрывок, фрагмент;
to FULFIL = выполнять, исполнять, осуществлять + MENT = FULFILMENT = выполнение, осуществление, исполнение;
to GOVERN = управлять, править, регулировать, руководить; определять ход событий + MENT = GOVERNMENT = правительство; форма правления, управление;
to JUDGE = судить, выносить приговор; осуждать, порицать; оценивать; считать, полагать + MENT = JUDGEMENT = приговор, решение суда; наказание, мнение, взгляд;
to IMPROVE = улучшать, усовершенствовать + MENT = IMPROVEMENT = улучшение, совершенствование;
to MOVE = двигаться, передвигаться + MENT = MOVEMENT = движение, перемещение, передвижение;
to PAVE = мостить, вымащивать, стелить полы + MENT = PAVEMENT = тротуар, пол, вымощенный мозаикой;
to PAY = платить, уплачивать, вознаграждать, отплачивать, возмещать + MENT = PAYMENT = уплата, платеж, плата, вознаграждение; возмездие;
to RETIRE = удаляться, уходить в отставку, на пенсию; увольняться; уединяться + MENT = RETIREMENT = отставка; уединение, уединенная жизнь;
to REQUIRE = приказывать, требовать; нуждаться в чем-либо + MENT = REQUIREMENT = требование, необходимое условие; нужда. потребность;
SEGMENT = часть, кусок, отрезок, доля; сегмент, отрезок;
SENTIMENT = чувство, отношение, настроение, мнение; сентиментальность, сантименты; мысль, тост, пожелание;
to STATE = заявлять, сообщать, констатировать + MENT = STATEMENT= утверждение, заявление; официальный отчет, бюллетень;
to TOURNEY = сражаться на турнире + MENT = TOURNAMENT = турнир;
to TREAT = обращаться, обходиться, обрабатывать, подвергать действию, лечить + MENT = TREATMENT = обращение, лечение, уход;
Here’s the list of all the 954 Nouns Ending With MENT in the English Language.
The list is arranged by the word lengths. Click on the length below to jump to the relevant section of the page.
Common Nouns (with Definitions and Examples) | |
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management |
1. the act of managing something 2. those in charge of running a business More Definitions → |
development |
1. act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining 2. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) More Definitions → |
government |
1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit 2. the act of governing; exercising authority More Definitions → |
department |
1. a specialized division of a large organization 2. the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France) More Definitions → |
comment |
1. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information 2. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material More Definitions → |
payment, equipment, entertainment, agreement, environment, statement, document, treatment, employment, investment, … More Common Nouns → |
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5-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
6-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
7-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
ailment |
aliment |
augment |
butment |
comment |
element |
ferment |
figment |
fitment |
garment |
hutment |
oddment |
payment |
pigment |
ragment |
raiment |
sarment |
segment |
torment |
varment |
8-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
abetment |
abutment |
agrement |
alaiment |
argument |
armament |
atrament |
averment |
bailment |
basement |
bashment |
batement |
bodement |
casement |
cerement |
cloyment |
document |
easement |
fakement |
filament |
fragment |
gazement |
judgment |
lavement |
ligament |
liniment |
lodgment |
mazement |
miniment |
moniment |
monument |
movement |
muniment |
needment |
ointment |
ornament |
orpiment |
parament |
pavement |
pediment |
regiment |
rudiment |
sediment |
sepiment |
shipment |
sortment |
tegument |
tenement |
vestment |
virement |
vizament |
wariment |
weldment |
9-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
abasement |
abashment |
abatement |
abodement |
addlement |
adornment |
affixment |
agistment |
agreement |
alignment |
alinement |
allayment |
allotment |
amassment |
amazement |
amendment |
amusement |
annexment |
annulment |
apartment |
arrayment |
atonement |
avisement |
battement |
besetment |
bevelment |
blastment |
catchment |
condiment |
copayment |
debarment |
decrement |
deferment |
determent |
detriment |
devilment |
dizenment |
educement |
egarement |
ejectment |
eloinment |
elopement |
embayment |
embedment |
embowment |
emolument |
enactment |
endowment |
engoument |
enjoyment |
enrolment |
enurement |
equipment |
erasement |
55 more 9-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT → |
10-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
abonnement |
abridgment |
accruement |
accusement |
acquitment |
additament |
adjudgment |
adjustment |
advisement |
affeerment |
alightment |
allurement |
ambushment |
amercement |
anointment |
arrestment |
assailment |
assessment |
assignment |
assoilment |
assortment |
assythment |
attachment |
attainment |
attendment |
attirement |
attornment |
attunement |
avengement |
avertiment |
avouchment |
babblement |
bafflement |
banishment |
battlement |
befoulment |
bemusement |
benumbment |
bestowment |
betterment |
cajolement |
cantonment |
commitment |
complement |
compliment |
conferment |
couplement |
cumberment |
dazzlement |
debasement |
debatement |
decampment |
deducement |
defacement |
179 more 10-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT → |
11-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
abandonment |
abolishment |
abridgement |
achievement |
acquirement |
adjournment |
adjudgement |
advancement |
afforcement |
amerciament |
apparelment |
appartement |
appeachment |
appeasement |
appointment |
arbitrament |
arbitrement |
arraignment |
arrangement |
assuagement |
astoundment |
attaintment |
attendement |
bedevilment |
186 more 11-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT → |
12-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
accouchement |
accouplement |
accouterment |
accoutrement |
accustrement |
admonishment |
affrightment |
aggrievement |
amortisement |
amortizement |
announcement |
appetisement |
appraisement |
astonishment |
attemperment |
ballottement |
bedazzlement |
befuddlement |
belittlement |
bequeathment |
bewilderment |
blandishment |
chastisement |
comanagement |
116 more 12-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT → |
13-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
accompaniment |
accoustrement |
admeasurement |
advertisement |
advertizement |
affreightment |
appertainment |
appeteezement |
apportionment |
ascertainment |
bamboozlement |
beleaguerment |
disburdenment |
discolourment |
disembarkment |
disembodiment |
disemployment |
disenablement |
disengagement |
disentailment |
disfigurement |
disinvestment |
dismantlement |
dismemberment |
68 more 13-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT → |
14-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
accomplishment |
acknowledgment |
aggrandisement |
aggrandizement |
apprenticement |
arrondissement |
bouleversement |
disappointment |
disarrangement |
disconcertment |
discontentment |
discouragement |
disemboguement |
disembowelment |
disempowerment |
disenchantment |
disenthralment |
disentrainment |
disfeaturement |
disfurnishment |
disgruntlement |
disheartenment |
displenishment |
divertissement |
30 more 14-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT → |
15-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
acknowledgement |
affranchisement |
counterargument |
countermovement |
disafforestment |
disentanglement |
disenthrallment |
disentrancement |
disillusionment |
disimprisonment |
distinguishment |
eclaircissement |
enfranchisement |
hyperexcitement |
micromanagement |
overachievement |
overdevelopment |
readvertisement |
readvertizement |
reapportionment |
reestablishment |
supergovernment |
transfigurement |
underemployment |
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16-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
17-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
18-Letter Nouns Ending With MENT
B2 First: word formation (nouns with -ment and -ness)
Many verbs can form nouns with the suffix -ment. And many adjectives can form their nouns with the suffix -ness.
Look at the examples in the table for a few minutes and try to remember the words. Then click below to hide the information and try to answer the questions at the bottom.
Verb | Noun |
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achieve | achievement |
amuse | amusement |
argue | argument |
develop | development |
encourage | encouragement |
excite | excitement |
improve | improvement |
involve | involvement |
judge | judgement |
measure | measurement |
Adjective | Noun |
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aware | awareness |
dark | darkness |
forgetful | forgetfulness |
happy | happiness |
homeless | homelessness |
lazy | laziness |
lonely | loneliness |
rude | rudeness |
tidy | tidiness |
weak | weakness |
Practice 1: word formation (use of English part 3)
Write the correct form of the word in brackets to complete these sentences. There are lots more examples here than in the list above, so remember that often verbs use ‘-ment’ to make nouns, and often adjectives use ‘-ness’. And remember that sometimes the nouns will be plural!
Practice 2: more word formation
The suffix -ment is a common ending in English words that is used to form nouns from verbs. This suffix can be traced back to Latin, where it was spelled -mentum, and it had the same meaning as it does in English, to describe a process, an action, or the result of an action.
- The suffix -ment has been used in English for a long time.
- The Latin version was used in French words to change verbs into nouns.
- French loanwords then entered the English language, and these words gradually became a part of English vocabulary.
Keep reading to see how the suffix -ment is used in a wide range of English words, from “movement” to “treatment.” Its versatility and usefulness make it an essential part of the English language. You’ll also find a FREE Suffix -ment word list PDF download at the end of this post.
Table of Contents
- The Suffix -ment (Meaning)
- The Suffix -ment (Spelling Guide)
- The Suffix -ment (Real Examples)
- The Suffix -ment FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
- Printable Suffix -ment PDF Word List
The Suffix -ment (Meaning)
The suffix -ment is added to verbs to make nouns that mean THE ACTION or THE RESULT OF.
For example, the verb manage becomes the noun management – the activity of running and controlling a business or similar organization.
The verb adjust becomes the noun adjustment – a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it. [The result of that small change is the adjustment.]
ment suffix – OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com
Verb | + ment = Noun |
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argue | argument – a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily |
develop | development – the steady growth of something so that it becomes more advanced, stronger, etc. |
move | movement – an act of moving from one place to another or of moving something from one place to another |
ship | shipment – the process of sending goods from one place to another |
treat | treatment – something that is done to cure an illness or injury, or to make somebody look and feel good |
The Suffix -ment (Spelling Guide)
In most cases the suffix -ment is added to root words (stem) with no change in spelling, with one exception.
According to Wiktionary.org –
Generally attached to stem without changes, except when the stem ends in -dge, where the -e is sometimes dropped, as in abridgment, acknowledgment, judgment, and lodgment;
-ment
*The verb argue also drops the -e when we make the noun argument.
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Not every word on this list comes from a proper root verb that changes to a noun once you add the suffix -ment. As you read the list see if you can spot which words do not have a proper verb root. You can see a list of these words in the FAQ section below.
Every word on this list has a link to its definition and one or two example sentences to help you use these words in your own English conversations.
Abandonment・When a parent or caregiver does not give their child enough caring or attention it can lead to abandonment issues.
・After the abandonment of the project, the team had to start over from scratch.
Accomplishment・Winning the national championship was a huge accomplishment for the team.
・Miles Davis’ accomplishments were so significant that calling him just a talented musician is an understatement.
Adjustment・The mechanic made several adjustments to the engine and it started working perfectly again.
・The crew made several adjustments to the pipeline to prevent future leaks.
Advancement・Computer technology has seen major advancement in the last 10 years.
Advertisement・The billboard displayed an advertisement for a big travel company. It makes me want to travel somewhere warm, away from the cold Canadian winter.
Agreement・After a long negotiation, the two parties finally came to an agreement on the terms of the contract.
Alignment・I have the local repair shop check the alignment of my tires every year.
Amazement・Roger, much to everyone’s amazement, showed up to the party early to help set up. He’s always late.
Amusement・The carnival comes to the town every summer and provides a lot of amusement for the local children.
Announcement・The principal made an announcement over the intercom.
Appointment・Leon called his dentist to make an appointment for a checkup this Friday.
Argument・The couple had a heated argument about money over dinner. Finances are often a hot topic between a husband and wife.
Assessment・Standardized tests can help us make a proper assessment of the student’s needs.
Assignment・The professor gave us a big assignment just before summer vacation. No one was happy in my class.
Attachment・The email had an attachment with the report and the sales numbers from the last quarter.
・I included this graph as an attachment to the email everyone received this morning.
Basement・You can find some more storage boxes in the basement.
Befuddlement・If you grew up in a rural part of Canada and suddenly found yourself in the center of Tokyo, you’ll be befuddlement would be understandable.
Bereavement・The family went through a long period of bereavement after the loss.
Bewilderment・The unexpected news left him in a state of bewilderment.・She stared at her computer screen in complete bewilderment. It has frozen for the third time today.
Bombardment・The city underwent a heavy bombardment during the war. It took many years to repair all the damage.
Comment・I appreciate the thoughtful comments left on my blog posts. It helps guide me when I write new content.
Commitment・Alex showed great commitment to his training regimen. We fully expect him to make the Olympic team next year.
Compliment・Brian was very happy with the meal and gave a compliment to the chef on his way out of the restaurant.
Confinement・The suspect was subject to confinement while awaiting trial.
Confinement can be found in the compound nouns:
–Home confinement – confined to your home
–Solitary confinement – confined in a space completely alone
Consignment・The paintings were held on consignment until they were sold at auction.
Containment・The fire department’s first priority was the containment of the wildfire. After they stopped it from spreading they could focus on putting it out.
Contentment・Jeremy became a monk and found contentment in living a simple life, with no possessions or worries.
Deployment・The government announced the deployment of the military to assist the local police during the protests.
Development・My hometown has seen rapid development in the last decade.
Disagreement・Matthew and Allen had a disagreement over the project. Those two never agree on anything.
Document・Our company HR manager drafted a document outlining how the merger will affect our current staff.
Employment・The factory provides employment to over 60% of the town’s residents.
・When the economy is doing well it means that employment rates are also high.
Endorsement・The celebrity’s endorsement of the product helped boost sales.
Entertainment・Disneyland always provides great entertainment. It has fun rides, exciting shows, and a happy atmosphere.
Establishment・The hotel is one of the city’s finest establishments.
Experiment・The scientist conducted an experiment to test the theory.
Government・The government’s new policy on healthcare has been met with mixed reactions.
・The citizens have a right to hold their government accountable.
Imprisonment・Violations of the country’s laws may result in fines or imprisonment. Please be careful when traveling.
・Long imprisonment has a negative impact on people’s mental health.
Improvement・The patients showed signs of improvement. This made the doctor optimistic about his recovery.
・I’ve seen great improvement in my students’ ability to communicate in English.
Investment・Nicholas took a chance and made a large investment in a startup company. He can make a lot of money but there’s also the risk of losing everything.
Involvement・Sarah was questioned by the police about her involvement in the crime.
Judgment: Success is the result of good judgment. Good judgment is the result of experience. Experience is often the result of bad judgment.
Management・Karen wasn’t happy with the service she received and asked to speak to someone from the management.
Mistreatment・An international animal rights group protested against the mistreatment of animals in the circus.
Movement・The peace movement led a protest against the country’s involvement in the war.
Nourishment・The child was weak and in poor health when he was found. With a safe place to sleep and proper nourishment, he is expected to fully recover.
・Plants need sufficient nourishment from the soil to grow.
Payment・Payments for the car loan are deducted from my bank account automatically every month.
・The company offers various methods of payment to its staff, but most people choose direct deposit in their bank accounts.
Pigment・The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue for the sky in his painting.
Postponement・Large protests and demonstrations caused the postponement of the state’s election.
・The severe storm caused the postponement of several events around the city.
Pronouncement・The president’s pronouncements have been met with distrust from the public.
Punishment・My fourth-grade teacher was very strict. We received harsh punishment for misbehaving in class.
・The punishment should fit the crime.
Readjustment・The company had to make some readjustments to its marketing strategy after a decline in sales.
・After moving to a new city, it took some time for the family to make the necessary readjustments.
Reassessment・A reassessment of the company’s finances showed that it was spending too much on storage fees for its products.
Recruitment・Most branches of the military have recruitment offices near shopping malls.
Reenactment・A local historical society organizes a reenactment of a famous Civil War battle every autumn.
Refinement・I took a look at my summer wardrobe and thought that it was too basic. It needs some refinement.
・Johnny liked the recipe but thought that it needed some refinement to make it extra special.
Refreshment・A cold drink of lemonade provided much-needed refreshment on a hot summer day.
・The hotel offers complimentary refreshments in the lobby.
Regiment・When my grandfather served in the army he was part of the parachute regiment. Those guys are fearless.
Reimbursement・Justine received a reimbursement for the defective product he had purchased.
Reinforcement・Reinforcement of the door made it more secure and less likely to be kicked in during a break-in attempt.
・The teacher used positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior in the classroom.
Reinstatement・All the staff thought the firing of Rob was unfair and they demanded his reinstatement under threat of a walkout.
・The athlete’s reinstatement was approved after his drug tests came back clean.
Repayment・Most banks will offer flexible repayment terms.
・The creditor demanded immediate repayment of the debt. Peter was shocked. He needs more time.
Replacement・After the accident, I couldn’t drive my car. Thankfully, the insurance company rented me a replacement to use while mine was being repaired.
・We need a replacement to take over your responsibilities during your summer holiday.
Requirement・A bachelor’s degree is a common requirement for many professional jobs.
・The school had strict requirements for admission.
Resentment・The siblings felt resentment towards each other after a dispute over their inheritance.
・Despite the apology, there was still a strong sense of resentment between the two coworkers.
Retirement・After many years of hard work, my grandfather was looking forward to retirement.
・The company offered an early retirement package to employees as part of their cost-cutting measures.
Segment・All I had to eat today was a piece of toast, a cup of coffee, and three segments of an orange.
・The television show is divided into several segments, including news, sports, and entertainment.
Sentiment・That is a sentiment that I totally agree with.
・The political leader’s remarks were met with mixed sentiments from the audience.
Settlement・The two countries’ leaders sat down to negotiate a peace settlement that would end the war.
・Both parties involved in the lawsuit reached a settlement out of court.
Shipment・The shipment of goods was delayed due to customs inspections.
Statement・His lawyer issued a statement denying any wrongdoing.
・Our company’s financial statement showed a profit for the quarter.
Supplement・A multivitamin supplement can provide additional nutrients that are missing from a person’s diet.
・The company provided a supplement to the employee handbook with updated policies.
Temperament・Natalie’s temperament is calm and easygoing. You can talk to her about anything.
・Her sister’s fiery temperament on the other hand often got her in trouble with authority figures.
Torment・The victim of bullying suffered mental torment for many years.
・The victim had been subjected to years of torment by her abuser.
Treatment: The doctor prescribed an experimental new treatment for her patient. So far, all traditional treatments have not been effective.
・The spa offered a variety of treatments, including massages and facials.
Understatement・Saying that the storm was just a little bit of rain is an understatement.
・Miles Davis’ accomplishments were so significant that calling him just a talented musician was an understatement.
Unemployment・The high rate of unemployment is a major concern for the government.
・Helen was worried about facing unemployment after her company announced layoffs.
The Suffix -ment FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
Can any word be made into a noun with the suffix -ment?
While many words can be made into nouns by adding the suffix -ment, not every word can be turned into a noun using this suffix.
Some verbs simply do not lend themselves to being transformed into nouns with this suffix. Additionally, some words may already have noun forms, and adding -ment may not create a meaningful or useful new noun.
Are all Words ending in -ment nouns?
Not all words ending in -ment are necessarily nouns. I mentioned above there are some words on this list with an identical verb form. Did you find them? I listed the words below.
- Comment
- Compliment
- Document
- Experiment
- Segment
- Supplement
- Torment
Many nouns can also be used as adjectives.
“This is a water treatment plant.”
In the sentence the noun is plant, the compound ‘water treatment’ is acting as an adjective. It is telling us what kind of plant it is. It’s a building where water is treated.
What’s the difference between -ment and meant?
Ment is a suffix that is added to the end of a word to form a noun.
For example, “enjoyment” means the state or quality of experiencing pleasure, “judgment” means the act of judging, and “treatment” means the act or manner of treating someone or something.
Meant, on the other hand, is the past tense and past participle of the verb “mean.” Like most past participles meant is often used as an adjective that means “intended” or “purposed.”
For example,
“I meant to call you yesterday, but I was busy at work.” – This means I intended to call you yesterday, but I did not.
Are there any other suffixes that have a similar meaning to -ment?
Yes, there are other suffixes in English that have similar meanings to -ment and can be used to form nouns from other words. Here are a few examples:
-ation: This suffix is commonly added to verbs to form nouns that denote the process or act of the verb.
For example, “investigate” becomes “investigation,” “educate” becomes “education,” and “communicate” becomes “communication.”
-age: This suffix is added to verbs to form nouns that denote a collection, act, or process.
For example, “pack” becomes “package” and “marry” becomes “marriage.”
-ness: This suffix is added to adjectives to form nouns that denote a state or quality.
For example, “dark” becomes “darkness,” “kind” becomes “kindness,” and “happy” becomes “happiness.”
What is the origin of the suffix -ment?
The suffix -ment comes from French, or from Latin -mentum.
ment suffix – OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com
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