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infixing

/ɪnˈfɪks.ɪŋ/

Translations

infixverb

infixing

Gerund

infixed

Past Simple

infixed

Past Participle

infixing

Gerund

/ˈɪn.fɪks/

infixerLinguistique.

The linguist decided to infix a morpheme into the root word to study its effects on meaning.

Le linguiste a décidé d'infixer un morphème dans le mot racine afin d'étudier ses effets sur le sens.

Additional translations

ancrerSens figuré.

Synonyms

infixverb

To insert a word, phrase, or morpheme into the body of a word.

The linguist decided to infix a morpheme into the root word to study its effects on meaning.

To implant or fix firmly in something, especially in the mind.

The teacher hoped to infix a love of reading in her students.