How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"et" is from "et" (small) spoken by ancient people in central Italy around 700 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, it is a word added to another word to form a new word.
More words with this suffix,
diskette
kitchenette
clarinet
bassinet.
Definition
A word ending that indicates small. Created by people to expand meaning of words. Can be added to the end of many words.
Examples of how the word is used
| These adult Falconets feed mostly on insects. |
| This marionette performance was the best school program I have seen in my 21 years of teaching. |