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to affix
01
to attach or fasten something to another object or surface
02
add to the very end
03
attach or become attached to a stem word
Affix
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apporre
(grammar) a letter or group of letters added to the end or beginning of a word to change its meaning
What is an "affix"?
An affix is a morpheme that is attached to a base word or root to modify its meaning or create a new word. Affixes can be added to the beginning of a word, known as a prefix, or to the end, known as a suffix. There are also infixes, which are inserted within a word, and circumfixes, which are added around a word. For example, in the word "unhappiness", the prefix "un-" and the suffix "-ness" are both affixes that alter the meaning of the root word "happy". Affixes are essential for word formation and help expand vocabulary in many languages.
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Tomorrow, the workers will affix the new nameplate to the office door.
He affixed the sign to the door with screws yesterday.
They have affixed labels to the products for identification purposes.
She affixes a stamp to each envelope before mailing the letters.
To affix the decals onto the glass surface, carefully paste the backs of each decal with a special adhesive solution.
