What does INFIX mean?
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infix
- Parts of Speech: noun, verb
- Definitions:
- a morpheme or affix inserted into a word to alter its meaning or form
- to insert a morpheme or affix into a word to alter its meaning or form
- Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈɪn.fɪks/
- UK: /ˈɪn.fɪks/
- Origin and Usage:
- The word "infix" comes from the Latin word "infixus," which means "fastened in."
- In linguistics, an infix is a type of affix that is inserted within a word, rather than at the beginning or end.
- It is a relatively rare phenomenon in English, but can be found in some words such as "un-freaking-believable."
- Synonyms:
- none
- Related Words:
- fixer
- mixer
- refix
- refixe
- sixmo
- Example Sentences:
- The infix "-ish-" is used to create adjectives meaning "somewhat" or "like" (e.g. "reddish," "greenish").
- In Tagalog, an infix is used to indicate tense, aspect, and mood (e.g. "kumakain" means "eating" while "kakain" means "will eat").
- The word
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