Morpheme
-(u)le
Type
suffix
Denotation
Lating diminutive or instrumental suffix
Etymology
French -ule, from Latin diminutive suffix -ulus (masculine), -ula (feminine), -ulum (neuter)
Evidence
aculeus, calculus, calculus, capsule, copular, cupule, globule, module, nodule, nucleus, ovule, scruples, scrupulous, subaculear, tubule, -ular, -ulary, -ulate
Notes
not part of the -ulent or -ulence suffixes
