A suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'of the nature of,' found in words like 'ally,' 'finally,' or as a name (though this is not a common standalone word).
This is primarily a suffix from Latin '-alis' meaning 'relating to.' As a standalone word, it's not standard in English dictionaries.
The '-ly' suffix (from Old English '-lice') transforms adjectives into adverbs and nouns into adjectives—it's so common that speakers often add it incorrectly to words, creating humorous combinations.
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