adfix
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/ˈædˌfɪks/
linguistic modifier
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adfix' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adfixus', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'fixus' meant 'fixed'.
Historical Evolution
'adfixus' transformed into the English word 'adfix' through the process of linguistic borrowing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fix to', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a linguistic element added to a word'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a linguistic element added to a word to modify its meaning or create a new word, such as a prefix, suffix, infix, or circumfix.
In the word 'unhappiness', 'un-' and '-ness' are adfixes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/07 03:06