affix

Noun

affix (plural affixes)

1. That which is affixed; an appendage.
   • Synonyms: addition, supplement; see also adjunct
2. (linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to the word’s stem's end.
   • Synonym: adfix
   • Hyponyms: suffix, postfix
3. (linguistic morphology, broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix, etc.
   • Synonym: afformative
   • Antonym: nonaffix
   • Hyponyms: prefix, suffix, infix, circumfix, suprafix
4. (mathematics) The complex number $a+bi$ associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates $(a,b)$.
5. (decorative art) 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

affix (third-person singular simple present affixes, present participle affixing, simple past and past participle affixed)

1. (transitive) To attach.
   • Synonyms: join, put together, unite; see also join
   • to affix a stigma to a person
   • to affix ridicule or blame to somebody
2. (transitive) 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 affix one's name to a writing
3. (transitive) To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.
   • eyes affixed upon the ground

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɑ.fɪks/
• Hyphenation: af‧fix

Noun

affix n (plural affixen, diminutive affixje n)

1. Affix (linguistics and mathematics)

Noun

affix n

1. an affix