Affixing

Pronunciation: /əˈfɪksɪŋ/

Definitions of affixing

verb to attach or fasten (something) to something else

Example Sentences

A1 I am affixing a stamp to the envelope.

A2 She is affixing a label to the package.

B1 The mechanic is affixing the new tire to the car.

B2 The artist is affixing the signature to the painting.

C1 The archaeologist is affixing labels to the artifacts for cataloging.

C2 The master carpenter is affixing intricate carvings to the furniture.

Examples of affixing in a Sentence

formal The technician is affixing the label to the specimen for identification purposes.

informal I'll be affixing the sticky note to the document so we don't forget.

slang He's just affixing some bling to his phone case to make it look cooler.

figurative She is affixing her signature style to the fashion industry with her latest collection.

Grammatical Forms of affixing

• past tense: affixed
• plural: affixes
• comparative: more affixing
• superlative: most affixing
• present tense: affix
• future tense: will affix
• perfect tense: have affixed
• continuous tense: is affixing
• singular: affix
• positive degree: affixing
• infinitive: to affix
• gerund: affixing
• participle: affixing

Origin and Evolution of affixing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affixing' originated from the Latin word 'affigere', which means 'to fasten to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'affixing' has evolved to refer to the act of attaching or adding something to something else, particularly in the context of linguistics where it refers to the process of adding prefixes, suffixes, or infixes to words.