2007-09-29 13:57:40 · 6 answers · asked by Dr D 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"dom" is pronounced "dumb", but it does not mean "dumb".
"dom" at the end of a word means:
- state or condition
- domain, position, rank
- a group with position, office, or rank
wise+dom means the state of understanding what is good, right and lasting.
king+dom means the domain or area belonging to a king.
It's just a coincidence that "wisdom" ends in a sound like "dumb"
2007-09-29 14:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
-dom is a noun-forming suffix. It means:
1) the position, rank, or realm of a (kingdom = realm of a king);
2) the condition of being (martyrdom = condition of being a martyr; also freedom, wisdom, etc.)
3) all those who are (heathendom = all those who are heathen)
2007-09-29 14:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Suzy Q. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
even if it were dumb that is not stupid but speechless and since fear of the lord is said to be the beginning of wisdom that might just make sense sometimes .however none of this really is actual but in the eccentric impression of the
arcane side of thinking .
2007-09-29 14:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pretty Momma caught you right off the bat; but the suffix denotes "realm" - sphere of influence. Its Spanish equivalent would be "ismo".
2007-09-29 14:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's "dom" as in kingdom, dominate or dominatrix, not as in dumb.
2007-09-29 14:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by slushsledelephant 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To add some irony to our lives
2007-09-29 14:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋