affix

UK
/əˈfɪks/
US
/əˈfɪks/

Translations

affixnoun
affixes
pl
UK
/əˈfɪks/
US
/əˈfɪks/
The word 'unhappiness' contains the affix 'un-'.
Слово 'unhappiness' содержит аффикс 'un-'.
The suffix '-ness' in 'happiness' changes the word into a noun.
Суффикс '-ness' в слове 'happiness' превращает слово в существительное.
In the word 'rewrite', 're-' is a prefix.
В слове 'rewrite', 're-' является приставкой.
affixverb
affixed
Past Simple
affixed
Past Participle
affixing
Gerund
UK
/əˈfɪks/
US
/əˈfɪks/
You need to affix the signature at the bottom of the document.
Вам нужно присоединить подпись внизу документа.
He decided to affix the label to the jar.
Он решил приклеить этикетку к банке.
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Пожалуйста, прикрепите марку к конверту.
affixadjective
more affix
Comp.
most affix
Super.
UK
/əˈfɪks/
US
/əˈfɪks/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to linguistic affixes.

Definitions

affixnoun
A morpheme that is attached to a word stem to form a new word or word form, such as a prefix or suffix.
The affix '-ed' in 'walked' indicates the past tense.
An additional element placed at the beginning or end of a root, stem, or word, or in the body of a word, to modify its meaning.
In the word 'unhappiness', 'un-' is an affix that changes the meaning of the root word 'happiness'.
An object or appendage that is attached to something else; an addition or accessory.
The ornate affix on the book's cover drew her attention.
affixverb
To attach or fasten something to another object.
She affixed the stamp to the envelope before mailing it.
To add or append something, such as a signature or seal, to a document.
He affixed his signature to the contract to make it official.
To attribute or ascribe (something, especially blame, responsibility, or a label).
Critics unfairly affixed the failure of the project to the junior engineer.
affixadjective
Relating to or consisting of an affix.
In many languages, affix position is restricted by phonological rules.