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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
fIks
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| inflections: |
affixes, affixing, affixed |
| definition: |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to").
She affixed a poster to the wall.- synonyms:
- attach, fasten
- antonyms:
- detach, unfasten
- similar words:
- connect, glue, join, mount, nail, paste, pin, post, staple, stick, tack
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| related words: |
annex, bond, fix, hang, lash, secure, stick |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
ae
fihks
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| definition: |
a word part, such as a prefix or suffix, that is added to a word to change its meaning or function. The prefix "un-" and the suffix "-ness" are both affixes.
- similar words:
- prefix, suffix
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| derivation: |
affixer (n.) |
The word affix
contains the following parts:
af-
Latin
prefix
that means to, toward
  More about this word part:
The prefix af-
occurs in Latin loanwords. It is an assimilated form of ad- used before roots beginning with "f," such as fil 1 and fix. See ad-.
Example words:
fix
Latin
root
that means fasten, attach
Example words:
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