affix

English

/ˈæ.fɪks/, /ə.ˈfɪks/

noun
Definitions
  • That which is affixed; an appendage.
  • (linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to the word’s stem's end.
  • (linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix etc.
  • (mathematics) The complex number .
  • (decorative art) Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin affixus prefix from English fix.

Origin

English

fix

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