-aster

[aʃˈteɾ]

1. derivative suffix Added to a noun, it derives a new noun expressing rejection or lesser importance. Example: pare, father, paraster, step-father; mara, mother, marastera, step-mother.

Etymology: From Latin -aster.

-ant

[ant]

1. derivative suffix Added to the stem of a verb, it derives the corresponding noun or adjective. Example: discendre (verb), to descend, discendant (noun), descendant; stimowăre (verb), to stimulate, stimowant (adjective), stimulating.

Etymology: From Latin -ante.

2. derivative suffix Added to the stem of a verb, it derives the corresponding gerund (present participle). Example: chantre, to sing, chantant, singing.

Etymology: From Latin -andu.