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Circumfix
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a type of affix that consists of two parts, one attached to the beginning of a word and the other attached to the end
What is a "circumfix"?
A circumfix is a type of affix that is added to both the beginning and the end of a base word or root to modify its meaning. Unlike prefixes or suffixes, which attach to only one end of a word, a circumfix surrounds the root. For example, in some languages, such as German, the circumfix "ge-...-t" is used to form the past participle of regular verbs, as in "spielen", meaning "to play", which becomes "gespielt", meaning "played". Circumfixes play a significant role in word formation and grammatical structure in languages that utilize this type of affixation.
