Affix
[ə'fɪks]
Definition
(noun.) a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form.
(verb.) attach or become attached to a stem word; 'grammatical morphemes affix to the stem'.
(verb.) attach to; 'affix the seal here'.
Editor: Yvonne--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t.) To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to; to fix to any part of; as, to affix a syllable to a word; to affix a seal to an instrument; to affix one's name to a writing.
(v. t.) To fix or fasten in any way; to attach physically.
(v. t.) To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to ideas, or ideas affixed to things; to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to any one.
(v. t.) To fix or fasten figuratively; -- with on or upon; as, eyes affixed upon the ground.
(n.) That which is affixed; an appendage; esp. one or more letters or syllables added at the end of a word; a suffix; a postfix.
Checked by Curtis
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. Join, subjoin, annex, attach, connect, set to, unite to the end.
n. Postfix, suffix.
Typist: Robbie
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Attach, annex, subjoin, adjoin, connect, fasten, unite, append
ANT:Detach, disunite, separate, remove, disengage, unfasten
Edited by Guthrie
Definition
v.t. to fix to: to add: to attach (to on upon).—n. Af′fix an addition to a root stem or word to modify its meaning or use whether prefix or suffix: any appendage or addition.
Edited by Hilda
Examples
- Jim's, not to be outdone, would affix bows and rosettes everywhere. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- She was displeased with his pertinacity, but did not choose to affix too much importance to her words. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Apply with a rag to the spot on which you wish to affix the label. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- She was displeased at the personal character Mr. Thornton affixed to what she had said. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Marianne's pianoforte was unpacked and properly disposed of; and Elinor's drawings were affixed to the walls of their sitting room. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- To the upright stick was affixed an iron point. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- At length a drawing came, with an address where communications might be sent, and no artist's name affixed. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Semis, half, affixed to signs as above. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- On each side of the cabinet are affixed two lamps, as in Fig.?1, with large plated reflectors about 10 or 12 inches in diameter. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- An arrangement is made similar to a hammock, which is attached to the back of the cabinet, and is then affixed to a false wooden bust made to fit the bust of the lady. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- There are so many named for Mary that they have to be distinguished by all sorts of affixes, if I understand the matter rightly. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
Inputed by Edna