Suffixs -ness and -ment

The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality of being, such as in 'happiness' (the state of being happy).

The suffix '-ment' indicates the result or process of an action, such as in 'enjoyment' (the result of enjoying).

Cleverness refers to the state of being intelligent, bright, or imaginative.

Wilderness refers to a natural area that is untamed and untouched by humans.

Settlement refers to the result of settling something, such as an agreement or resolution.

Improvement refers to the result of making something better.

Fairness refers to the quality of being just, equitable, and impartial.

Happiness is an example, meaning the state of being happy.

Achievement is an example, meaning the result of achieving something.

'-ness' indicates a state or quality, while '-ment' indicates a result or process.