Pronunciation: /əˈfɪksɪz/
noun a morpheme added to a base or stem to modify its meaning
A1 In English, affixes are added to words to change their meaning or function.
A2 Students at the A2 level should be able to recognize common prefixes and suffixes as affixes in words.
B1 Understanding the role of affixes is important for learners at the B1 level to expand their vocabulary.
B2 Proficient speakers at the B2 level can manipulate affixes to create new words and understand their meanings.
C1 Advanced language users at the C1 level may study the historical origins of affixes in different languages.
C2 Masters of the language at the C2 level can effortlessly recognize and use a wide range of affixes in their speech and writing.
formal In linguistics, affixes are morphemes that are attached to a word stem to create a new word.
informal Adding affixes to words can change their meaning or grammatical function.
slang Some people find it confusing to understand the different types of affixes used in language.
figurative Just like how affixes can change the meaning of a word, our experiences can affix themselves to our memories.
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