Which of the following suffixes does not mean "pertaining to"?

A) -ic
B) -al
C) -oma
D) -ous


C
Explanation: The suffix -oma means "tumor." Several suffixes mean "pertaining to," including -ac, -al, -ar, -ary, -ic, and -ous.

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