affixation
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/ˌæfɪkˈseɪʃən/
adding prefixes or suffixes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affixation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'affixare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'figere' meant 'to fasten.'
Historical Evolution
'affixare' transformed into the French word 'affixation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affixation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fasten to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adding a prefix, suffix, or infix to a word.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of adding a prefix, suffix, or infix to a word to modify its meaning or create a new word.
The affixation of 'un-' to 'happy' creates the word 'unhappy'.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 13:06