Word Formation Rules

noun a word element that can be added to the end of a base word to create a new word or inflectional form

• The linguist studied the use of libfixes in different languages.
• I learned about libfixes in my linguistics class.
• Libfixes are so cool, they make language more interesting.
• The libfixes in her writing added a touch of creativity to her work.

adjective relating to or having the nature of an affix, which is a morpheme attached to a word to create a derivative or inflected form

• The linguist analyzed the affixial structures present in the ancient language.
• I find it interesting how affixial endings can completely change the meaning of a word.
• I always struggle with understanding affixial stuff in grammar class.
• The artist used affixial elements to enhance the overall composition of the painting.