Affixion

Pronunciation: /əˈfɪk.ʒən/

Definitions of affixion

noun something that is affixed or attached

Example Sentences

A1 I have a strong affixion for chocolate.

A2 Her affixion to her hometown is evident in her stories.

B1 His affixion to his old car is touching.

B2 The artist's affixion to nature is reflected in her paintings.

C1 The professor's affixion to his research subject is well-known in academic circles.

C2 The author's affixion to writing is evident in the depth of his novels.

Examples of affixion in a Sentence

formal The affixion of the seal onto the document signifies its authenticity.

informal I don't understand the purpose of this affixion on the form.

slang Why did you put that affixion on your phone case? It looks weird.

figurative The affixion of memories to places makes them even more special.

Grammatical Forms of affixion

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

Origin and Evolution of affixion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affixion' is derived from the Latin word 'affīxus', which means 'attached' or 'fastened'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'affixion' has come to be used in English to refer to the act of attaching something to something else, especially in a legal context.