affixment
|af-fix-ment|
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/əˈfɪksmənt/
(affix)
attach or add
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affixment' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'affixus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'figere' meant 'to fasten.'
Historical Evolution
'affixus' transformed into the Old French word 'afixer,' 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 'the act of attaching something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of attaching or adding something.
The affixment of the seal was necessary to validate the document.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 15:06