Infixed

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɪkst/

Definitions of infixed

verb to insert or fix firmly into something else

Example Sentences

A1 She infixed her favorite bookmark in the novel.

A2 He infixed the key into the lock and turned it.

B1 The mechanic infixed the new part into the engine of the car.

B2 The artist infixed intricate details into the painting.

C1 The surgeon infixed the stent carefully into the patient's artery.

C2 The skilled craftsman infixed the rare gemstone into the jewelry piece with precision.

Examples of infixed in a Sentence

formal The linguist explained how infixed elements can change the meaning of a word.

informal I never realized how infixed words could completely alter a sentence.

slang I'm gonna infixed some cool slang into my next text message.

figurative Her kindness infixed a sense of warmth and comfort into the room.

Grammatical Forms of infixed

• past tense: infixed
• plural: infixedes
• comparative: more infixed
• superlative: most infixed
• present tense: infixes
• future tense: will infix
• perfect tense: have infixed
• continuous tense: is infixing
• singular: infixed
• positive degree: infixed
• infinitive: to infix
• gerund: infixing
• participle: infixed

Origin and Evolution of infixed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'infixed' originated from the Latin word 'infīxus', which means 'fixed in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'infixed' has retained its original meaning of being fixed in place, but it has also taken on additional connotations related to embedding or firmly establishing something within something else.