What does AFFIX mean?

Affix

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: An affix is a morpheme that is added to a word to change its meaning or function. As a noun, it refers to a prefix or a suffix. As a verb, it means to attach or add something to something else.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈfɪks/, UK: /ˈæfɪks/

Origin and Usage: The word "affix" comes from the Latin word "affixus," meaning "fastened to." Affixes are commonly used in English and other languages to modify the meaning or function of words. Prefixes are affixes that are added to the beginning of a word, while suffixes are affixes that are added to the end of a word.

Synonyms: Attach, add, fasten, join, connect

Related Words: Prefix, Suffix, Infix, Cling, Glue

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: "The word unhappy is formed by adding the prefix un- as an affix to the word happy."
• As a verb: "She decided to affix a stamp to the envelope before putting it in the mailbox."