affix

/ˈæfɪks/ or /ˈæfɪks/ or /ˈæfɪks/ or /ˈæfɪks/ or /ˈæfɪks/

Definitions

1. verb

to attach or join (something) to something else, especially so that it becomes a part of it

“She affixed the sticker to the package.”

2. verb

to attach a label or a notice to (something)

“He affixed a warning sign to the door.”

3. noun

a small device, such as a label or a sticker, that is attached to something

“The affix on the package said ‘Fragile’.”

4. noun

a letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to form a new word or to indicate its part of speech

“The suffix -ed is an affix in the English language.”

5. noun

a part or section of a word

“The affix -able is a part of the word ‘able’.”

Synonyms

  • add
  • append
  • attach
  • join

Antonyms

  • detach
  • remove