affixial
|af-fix-i-al|
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/əˈfɪksiəl/
(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 or attach,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a morpheme added to a word.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving an affix.
The affixial structure of the word 'unhappiness' includes the prefix 'un-' and the suffix '-ness'.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/23 14:21