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Meaning of affix
A letter or group of letters added to a word
Etymology of affix
The word "affix" comes from the Latin word "affigere", which means "to fasten to"
Historically, the term has been used in linguistics since the 15th century to describe the process of adding prefixes, suffixes, or infixes to words
Synonyms
suffix
prefix
attachment
addition
appendage
adjunct
annex
extension
supplement
accessory
appendment
augment
append
add
annexation
attachment
postfix
preface
prologue
introduction
coda
tail
trailer
terminator
Definitions
- A letter or group of letters added to a word to change its meaning or function
- * A prefix, suffix, or infix added to a word to form a new word
Usage Examples
- The prefix "un-" is an affix used to form words like "unhappy" and "unbreakable"
- * The suffix "-able" is an affix used to form words like "lovable" and "hatable"
Antonyms
root
base
stem
core
center
nucleus
middle
heart
core
foundation
removal
deletion
subtraction
detachment
separation
division
disjunction
severance
excision