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Meaning of affixes

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

affixes

noun

Definitions

  1. That which is affixed; an appendage.

    Synonyms:additionsupplement
  2. A bound morpheme added to the word’s stem's end.

    Synonyms:postfixsuffix
  3. (broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix etc.

    Antonyms:nonaffix
  4. The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).

verb

Definitions

  1. To attach.

    Example: to affix a stigma to a person

    Synonyms:joinput togetherunite
  2. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.

    Example: to affix a seal to an instrument

  3. To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.

    Example: eyes affixed upon the ground