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affix Definition and Meaning in English (affix definition)

verb
Synonyms:attachfastenjoin
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Affix definition: To fasten, join, or attach something to something else, often in a permanent or secure way.

Definitions of Affix

  1. 1verb

    To fasten, join, or attach something to something else, often in a permanent or secure way.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    A morpheme, such as a prefix or suffix, that is added to a word stem to form a new word or inflect a word.

Example Sentences

formal

“Please affix your signature in the designated box.”

casual

“The label was securely affixed to the package.”

formal

“In linguistics, 'un-' is a common prefix, an example of an affix.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularaffixes
past tenseaffixed
present participleaffixing
nounaffixation

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Affix definition: To fasten, join, or attach something to something else, often in a permanent or secure way.
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'Affix' translates to 'affix' in English. Affix definition: To fasten, join, or attach something to something else, often in a permanent or secure way.
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