Pronunciation: /əˈfɪksəl/
adjective relating to or consisting of an affix, which is a morpheme added to a word to create a derivative or inflected form
A1 The affixal endings on the words help us understand their meanings.
A2 Students in this class are learning about affixal morphemes and how they change the base word.
B1 In linguistics, affixal elements are added to words to modify their meaning or function.
B2 The affixal changes in the language can sometimes make it difficult for learners to understand.
C1 The linguist analyzed the affixal structure of the language to determine its origins.
C2 The professor's research focused on the intricate affixal patterns found in ancient languages.
formal In linguistics, an affixal element is a morpheme attached to a base form to create a new word.
informal Adding an affixal ending can change the meaning of a word.
slang I like to play around with affixal prefixes and suffixes to create new words.
figurative The affixal relationship between the two concepts was evident in their interconnectedness.
affixed
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will affix
have affixed
am affixing
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