noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A type of affix where a suprasegmental change (such as tone or stress) modifies an existing morpheme's meaning.

Etymology

Blend of supra- + affix, equivalent to supra- + -fix.

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