English Dictionary

-ance

/-əns/

suffix

Added to an adjective or verb to form a noun indicating a state or condition, such as result or capacity, associated with the verb. / Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.

The importance of education cannot be overstated.

意味（1）

Added to an adjective or verb to form a noun indicating a state or condition, such as result or capacity, associated with the verb.

ally + -ance → alliance

意味（2）

Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.

appear + -ance → appearance