In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the correct option which is a word formed from a suffix.

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The question asks to identify the word formed by adding a suffix.
The word 'Urban' is derived from the Latin root 'urb' (meaning city).
The suffix '-an' is added to the root 'urb' to form 'urban,' which means 'relating to a city.'.
This fits the definition of a word formed from a suffix.

Option A: The word 'Respect' is formed using a prefix 're-' (meaning 'again' or 'back') attached to the root 'spect' (meaning 'to look'). The question asks for a word formed with a suffix.
Option B: 'Rest' is a base word, also known as a root word. It does not have any prefixes or suffixes added to it.
Option C: 'Diet' and 'Food' are base words. They are not formed by the addition of a suffix.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Word formation using suffixes as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, a strong command of English, including understanding word formation, is crucial for clear and precise communication in healthcare.
Accurate documentation, understanding medical terminology (which often uses Latin/Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes), and effective patient education all rely on language proficiency.
What if the question was about medical terminology? For example, 'gastritis' is formed from the root 'gastr-' (stomach) and the suffix '-itis' (inflammation). Recognizing these parts is key to understanding medical terms.

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the question. It asks to find a word created by adding a suffix (an ending) to a root word.
Analyze each option to see if it can be broken down into smaller parts.
Option A, 'Respect': Can be broken into 're-' and 'spect'. 'Re-' is a prefix (a beginning). So, this is incorrect.
Option B, 'Rest': This is a simple, fundamental word. It cannot be broken down further. So, this is incorrect.
Option C, 'Diet/Food': These are also fundamental words without added parts. So, this is incorrect.
Option D, 'Urban': This can be broken into 'urb' and '-an'. 'Urb' is the root (from Latin for 'city'), and '-an' is a common suffix. This matches the requirement.

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