Interfix

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(linguistic morphology) An empty morph inserted between two morphemes in the process of word formation, such as English -i- and -o-..

Definitions by Sense

1. (linguistic morphology) An empty morph inserted between two morphemes in the process of word formation, such as English -i- and -o-.
2. (linguistic morphology) A transfix.
3. (computing, information retrieval, dated) An association link.
4. (engineering, transitive) To attach or anchor (two or more parts) together.
5. (linguistic morphology, transitive) To insert (an interfix) between two morphemes.

Example Sentences

An empty morph is an interfix if it fulfills all of the following three conditions (Dressier, 1985f).

LOCANT, n. A number used in the Dyson cipher system for coding the position of substituents of carbon chain, i.e. an interfix.

Generally speaking the article is formed of two pieces which are interfixed for providing a pair of spring urged jaws...

Our goal in the construction of this task was to isolate and highlight the relationship between the interfixed and free forms of the initial constituent.

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Word Forms

• interfixes
• interfixing
• interfixed

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