affix
Collocations
3VERB + AFFIX
forget, glue
AFFIX + NOUN
6a, ridicule, stigma, tools
PREP.
onto
Definitions
noun
A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
A prefix is an affix that joins to the beginning of another word. Depending on the prefix, it can slightly or significantly alter the meaning of a word. For example, the English prefix “un-” changes a word into its opposite, as from “do” to “undo,” altering its meaning entirely.
That which is affixed; an appendage.
The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.
verb
To attach.
to affix a stigma to a person
to affix ridicule or blame to somebody
To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
to affix a syllable to a word
to affix a seal to an instrument
To fix or fasten figuratively.
eyes affixed upon the ground
Look thou no further, but affix thine eye/On that bright, shiny, round, still moving mass,/The house of blessed gods, which men call sky,/All sow'd with glist'ring stars more thick than grass...
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — add to the very end
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6A prefix is an affix that joins to the beginning of another word. Depending on the prefix, it can slightly or significantly alter the meaning of a word. For example, the English prefix “un-” changes a
Wiktionaryto affix a stigma to a person
Wiktionaryto affix ridicule or blame to somebody
WiktionaryShould they [caterpillars] affix them to the leaves of a plant improper for their food […]
WiktionaryPlease affix the address label here.
Tatoeba · #432858Do not forget to affix the stamp to the envelope.
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