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affix

[əˈfɪks]

affix Definition

  • 1a morpheme added to the beginning or end of a word to modify its meaning, such as 'pre-' in 'prefix' and '-able' in 'readable'
  • 2to attach or add something to something else

Using affix: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "affix" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The prefix 'un-' is an affix that means 'not'.

  • Example

    She affixed the stamp to the envelope.

  • Example

    The carpenter affixed the shelf to the wall with screws.

  • Example

    The company policy prohibits employees from affixing anything to the walls.

affix Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for affix

Antonyms for affix

Phrases with affix

  • a morpheme inserted into the middle of a word, such as 'abso-bloomin'-lutely'

    Example

    The English language does not have many examples of infixes, but 'bloomin' in 'abso-bloomin'-lutely' is one.

  • a morpheme added to the end of a word to modify its meaning, such as '-ly' in 'quickly'

    Example

    In the word 'happily', '-ly' is a suffix that means 'in a happy manner'.

  • a morpheme added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, such as 'un-' in 'unhappy'

    Example

    In the word 'unhappy', 'un-' is a prefix that means 'not'.

Origins of affix

from Latin 'affixus', past participle of 'affigere', meaning 'to fasten to'

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Summary: affix in Brief

An 'affix' [əˈfɪks] is a morpheme added to the beginning or end of a word to modify its meaning, such as 'pre-' in 'prefix' and '-able' in 'readable'. It can also mean to attach or add something to something else, as in 'She affixed the stamp to the envelope.' 'Affix' has related terms like 'infix,' which is a morpheme inserted into the middle of a word, and 'suffix,' which is a morpheme added to the end of a word.