Infix

[ɪn'fɪks] or ['ɪn'fɪks]

Definition

(noun.) an affix that is inserted inside the word.

(verb.) attach a morpheme into a stem word.

Checker: Wyatt--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To set; to fasten or fix by piercing or thrusting in; as, to infix a sting, spear, or dart.

(v. t.) To implant or fix; to instill; to inculcate, as principles, thoughts, or instructions; as, to infix good principles in the mind, or ideas in the memory.

(n.) Something infixed.

Typist: Nelda

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Implant, ingraft, instil, inculcate, infuse.

Editor: Percival

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See FIX]

Editor: Madge

Definition

v.t. to fix in: to drive or fasten in: to set in by piercing.

Checked by Judith