Suffix -ity. Used to form a noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description. Used to form other nouns, especially abstract nouns. Usage notes . Many nouns formed with -ity are uncountable; those that are countable form their plurals in -ities.
Duncan Hazlett McGuire was an Australian musician, songwriter, recording engineer and producer. He was associated with vocalist, Doug Parkinson, in various groups during the 1960s and 1970s; McGuire was also a founding member of the jazz fusion band, Ayers Rock from 1973 until he left in 1976.
The man who will succeed Education Secretary Arne Duncan has both an inspirational personal story and a record of controversy in what's become a national debate over the Common Core learning standards. At age 40, John King Jr. will become one of the youngest Cabinet members in American history. He's been deputy U.S. education secretary since January, after serving as education commissioner in New York. Duncan called him one of the most passionate, courageous, clearheaded leaders in our field with a remarkable personal story.. King grew up in Brooklyn, the son of two educators.