make less severe or harsh or extreme

a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function

a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function

to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

inflect for number, gender, case, etc.

add inflections showing person, number, gender, tense, aspect, etc.

mark with a grammatical morpheme that indicates plural