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/ˈæf.ɪks/ · noun
(linguistic morphology) 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.
to affix a stigma to a person
to affix ridicule or blame to somebody
Should they [caterpillars] affix them to the leaves of a plant improper for their food […]
On a recent afternoon a work crew and crane were affixing the tall lettering to the side of the team’s new stadium, just off the autobahn in Sinsheim, a few miles from Hoffenheim.
to affix a syllable to a word
to affix a seal to an instrument
to affix one’s name to a writing
Use affix when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Affix means (linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix..
Common synonyms include afformative, addition, supplement, accessory.
Possible antonyms include nonaffix.
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.
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