Pronunciation: /ˈæfɪks/
noun a morpheme added at the beginning or end of a word to modify its meaning, such as prefixes and suffixes
A1 In English, an affix is a word part that is added to a base word to create a new word.
A2 Students at this level should be able to identify common affixes such as prefixes and suffixes.
B1 Understanding the meaning of affixes can help improve your vocabulary skills.
B2 She studied the affixes in the language to better understand how words are formed.
C1 The linguist analyzed the affixes used in the ancient text to determine its origin.
C2 Morphology studies the rules governing the use of affixes in word formation.
verb to attach or fasten something to something else
A1 I affix a stamp to the envelope before mailing it.
A2 She affixed a note to the refrigerator with a magnet.
B1 The carpenter affixed the shelves to the wall using screws.
B2 The artist affixed a metal sculpture to the pedestal for display.
C1 The scientist affixed the electrodes to the subject's head for the experiment.
C2 The engineer affixed the solar panels to the roof of the building for energy efficiency.
formal In linguistics, an affix is a morpheme that is attached to a word stem to form a new word or word form.
informal You can affix the stamp to the envelope before mailing it.
slang I'll affix the bumper sticker to my car later.
figurative The artist decided to affix a small butterfly charm to the painting for added flair.
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