-worthy

See also: worthy and Worthy

English

Etymology

Partly from worthy (combining form), and partly continuing Middle English -wurthe (-able), from Old English -wierþe (-able), from Proto-Germanic *wirþijaz (worthy), from Proto-Indo-European *wert- (to turn, bend). Cognate with Dutch -waardig (-worthy), German -würdig (-worthy).

Suffix

-worthy

  1. Of sufficient worth for; deserving of.
    creditworthy, respectworthy
  2. Suitable or safe for; capable of enduring or able to bear; able to withstand.
    airworthy; seaworthy; lifeworthy; crashworthy; stormworthy
  3. Able to be; fit to be; -able.
    trustworthy
  4. Having the right, power, permission, or freedom to.
    fareworthy

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -worthy

Translations

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