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Affix

//ˈæf.ɪks// noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.

    "A prefix is an affix that joins to the beginning of another word. Depending on the prefix, it can slightly or significantly alter the meaning of a word. For example, the English prefix “un-” changes a word into its opposite, as from “do” to “undo,” altering its meaning entirely."

  2. 2
    a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form wordnet
  3. 3
    That which is affixed; an appendage. uncommon
  4. 4
    The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
  5. 5
    Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.
Verb
  1. 1
    To attach. transitive

    "to affix a stigma to a person"

  2. 2
    attach or become attached to a stem word wordnet
  3. 3
    To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to. transitive

    "to affix a syllable to a word"

  4. 4
    add to the very end wordnet
  5. 5
    To fix or fasten figuratively. ditransitive

    "eyes affixed upon the ground"

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  1. 6
    stick or fasten to wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin affixus, perfect passive participle of affigere (from ad- + figere). By surface analysis, a(f)- + fix.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin affixus, perfect passive participle of affigere (from ad- + figere). By surface analysis, a(f)- + fix.

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