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Which of the following suffixes means “resembling”?

A. -oid
B. -ity
C. -osis
D. -cy

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The suffix "-oid" means "resembling.
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Answer: A. -oid

The suffix "-oid" means "like" or "resemble." This suffix is used in the formation of nouns and adjectives. The meaning implies that these nouns and adjectives are incomplete or imperfect resemblances of the indicated concept. Some examples consist of alkaloid; anthropoid; cardioid; cuboid; lithoid; ovoid; planetoid.

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