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单词 -trix
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Definition of -trix in English:

-trix

suffixtrɪks
  • (chiefly in legal terms) forming feminine agent nouns corresponding to masculine nouns ending in -tor (such as executrix corresponding to executor).

    〔主律〕表示“女(性)…者”

Usage

The suffix -trix has been used since the 15th century to form feminine agent nouns corresponding to masculine forms ending in -tor. Although a wide variety of forms have been coined, few of them have ever had wide currency. In modern use the suffix is found chiefly in legal terms such as executrix, administratrix, and testatrix

Origin

From Latin.

Definition of -trix in US English:

-trix

suffix
  • (chiefly in legal terms) forming feminine agent nouns corresponding to masculine nouns ending in -tor (such as executrix corresponding to executor).

    〔主律〕表示“女(性)…者”

Origin

From Latin.

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