Affix

Quick meaning: Affix is a noun meaning (linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.

Meaning

(linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.

More Meanings

1. (now uncommon) That which is affixed; an appendage.
2. (mathematics) The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
3. (transitive) To attach.
4. (transitive) To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
5. (ditransitive, with on or upon) To fix or fasten figuratively.
6. (decorative art) Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.

Example Sentences

to affix a stigma to a person

to affix a syllable to a word

to affix a seal to an instrument

to affix one’s name to a writing

Word Forms

• affixes
• affixing
• affixed

Synonyms for affix

Depending on context, synonyms include afformative, addition, supplement, accessory, accompaniment, add-on.

Antonyms for affix

Common opposites include nonaffix.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include add on, supplement, append, stick on, add, reduplicative.

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