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The suffix -ity
The suffix -ity means: a state or condition of.  The state or condition of reflects the meaning of the root word.
Oddity means the state of being odd.  Equality means the condition of being equal.

 

  Definitions
1. gravity the seriousness or importance of
2. oddity something odd
3. levity a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
4. facility something (a hospital, a school) that is put up for a particular purpose
5. ability power to do something
6. brevity the condition of being short or brief
7. opportunity a chance to better oneself
8. majority a number greater than half of a total
9. longevity long life
10. quality basic and individual nature