How Do You Spell AFFIX?

Pronunciation: [ɐfˈɪks] (IPA)

The word "affix" is spelled with two F's, as well as the letters A, I, and X. The IPA phonetic transcription of "affix" is /ˈæ.fɪks/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by an "f" sound, and then the second syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound and a "ks" sound. "Affix" refers to a morpheme that is added to a word to change its meaning or function. It can be a prefix, suffix, or infix.

AFFIX Meaning and Definition

  1. Affix, in linguistics, refers to a morpheme, which is a meaningful unit of a language, that is attached to a word or a root to modify or enhance its meaning. It is a term that denotes the process of adding prefixes, suffixes, infixes, or circumfixes to a base word.

    An affix can be classified into different types based on its position and attachment in a word. A prefix is an affix that is added at the beginning of a word, altering its meaning, such as the prefix "un-" in the word "undo." A suffix, on the other hand, is an affix attached at the end of a word, modifying its meaning, like the suffix "-ing" in the word "running." An infix is an affix inserted within a word, found primarily in certain languages, such as Tagalog and Bahasa Indonesia. Lastly, a circumfix is an affix that surrounds a word, appearing both at the beginning and end, like the German circumfix "ge- ... -t" in "gelacht" (laughed).

    Affixation plays a crucial role in expanding the vocabulary and altering the grammatical function of words in a language. It enables speakers and writers to express complex ideas and create new words by adding meaningful elements to existing ones. Understanding affixes improves the comprehension and production of a language by providing a toolkit for word formation and modification.

    Overall, an affix is a linguistic element that is attached to a word to change its meaning, grammatical role, or both. It encompasses prefixes, suffixes, infixes, and circumfixes, enhancing the richness and flexibility of a language's vocabulary.

  2. • A syllable or letter put to the end of a word.
    • To join to; to unite; to fix or fasten at the end; to subjoin.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of AFFIX

The word "affix" originates from the Latin verb "affīgĕre", which is a combination of the prefix "ad-" meaning "to" or "towards", and the root "fīgĕre" which means "to attach" or "to fix". Therefore, "affix" carries the meaning of "to attach" or "to fix to". It was first introduced into the English language in the mid-16th century.

Idioms with the word AFFIX

  • affix one's signature to sth The idiom "affix one's signature to sth" means to sign a document or to formally endorse or authorize something by putting one's signature on it.
  • affix sth to sm or sth The idiom "affix sth to sm or sth" means to attach or fasten something to someone or something. It refers to the act of sticking, joining, or connecting one thing to another.
  • affix (one's) signature to The definition of the idiom "affix (one's) signature to" is to sign one's name on a document, typically to indicate approval, agreement, or verification.
  • affix (something) to The idiom "affix (something) to" means to attach or connect something to another thing firmly or permanently.
  • affix one's signature to something The idiom "affix one's signature to something" means to formally sign or attach one's signature to a document, agreement, or any other written material, indicating one's acceptance, consent, or endorsement. It implies taking responsibility for its content or putting one's name in support or agreement with it.
  • affix something to someone or something The idiom "affix something to someone or something" means to attach or fasten something to a particular person or thing. It typically implies physically attaching an object to someone or something, often using adhesive or some form of connection.

Plural form of AFFIX is AFFIXES

Conjugate verb Affix

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have affixed
you would have affixed
he/she/it would have affixed
we would have affixed
they would have affixed
I would have affix
you would have affix
he/she/it would have affix
we would have affix
they would have affix

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been affixing
you would have been affixing
he/she/it would have been affixing
we would have been affixing
they would have been affixing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would affix
you would affix
he/she/it would affix
we would affix
they would affix

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be affixing
you would be affixing
he/she/it would be affixing
we would be affixing
they would be affixing

FUTURE

I will affix
you will affix
he/she/it will affix
we will affix
they will affix

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be affixing
you will be affixing
he/she/it will be affixing
we will be affixing
they will be affixing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have affixed
you will have affixed
he/she/it will have affixed
we will have affixed
they will have affixed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been affixing
you will have been affixing
he/she/it will have been affixing
we will have been affixing
they will have been affixing

IMPERATIVE

you affix
we let´s affix

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to affix

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was affixing
you were affixing
he/she/it was affixing
we were affixing
they were affixing

PAST PARTICIPLE

affixed

PAST PERFECT

I had affixed
you had affixed
he/she/it had affixed
we had affixed
they had affixed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been affixing
you had been affixing
he/she/it had been affixing
we had been affixing
they had been affixing

PRESENT

I affix
you affix
he/she/it affixes
we affix
they affix

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am affixing
you are affixing
he/she/it is affixing
we are affixing
they are affixing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

affixing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have affixed
you have affixed
he/she/it has affixed
we have affixed
they have affixed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been affixing
you have been affixing
he/she/it has been affixing
we have been affixing
they have been affixing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it affix

SIMPLE PAST

I affixed
you affixed
he/she/it affixed
we affixed
they affixed

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