noun
- plural of affix; word elements (prefixes, suffixes, or infixes) attached to root words to modify their meaning
Usage: linguistics
verb
- third person singular present of affix; attaches or fastens something to something else
Examples
- Common prefixes and suffixes are the most frequently used affixes in English.
- The teacher explained how affixes change the meaning of root words.
- She affixes her signature to every official document.
- The postal worker affixes stamps to letters before sorting them.
- Students must learn to identify different types of affixes.
- He carefully affixes the label to the package.
- Understanding affixes helps improve vocabulary skills.