affix

//əˈfɪks//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

affixSingular
affixesPlural
1

A morpheme added to a word to modify its meaning or create a new word, including prefixes, suffixes, and infixes.

The word 'unhappy' contains the affix 'un-', which is a prefix.

Verb

affixInfinitive
affixPresent tense
affixedPast tense
affixedPast participle
affixingPresent participle
affixesThird-person singular
1

To attach, fasten, or add something to something else.

Please affix a stamp to the envelope before mailing it.

2

To append or add, especially a signature or seal to a document.

Please affix your signature to the contract.

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