B. ADJECTIVES.

1. Adjectives derived from Verbs.

[150]. 1. The suffixes -bundus and -cundus give nearly the force of a present participle; as,—

tremebundus, trembling; jūcundus (juvō), pleasing.

2. The suffixes -āx and -ulus denote an inclination or tendency, mostly a faulty one; as,—

loquāx, loquacious; crēdulus, credulous.

3. The suffix -idus denotes a state; as,—

calidus, hot; timidus, timid; cupidus, eager.

4. The suffixes -ilis and -bilis denote capacity or ability, usually in a passive sense; as,—

fragilis, fragile (i.e. capable of being broken);