affixational
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/əˌfɪkˈseɪʃənəl/
(affix)
attach or add
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affix' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'affixus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'figere' meant 'to fasten.'
Historical Evolution
'affixus' transformed into the French word 'affixer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affix' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fasten to something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to attach or add something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the addition of affixes to a word.
The affixational process can change the meaning of a word.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/01 03:41