Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Affix.
How to pronounce affix:
UK
Affix - as a noun
A linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound formbound morphemeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Affix - as a verb
Stick or fasten to
Example: "Affix the seal here"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attachHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Add to the very end
Example: "He appended a glossary to his novel where he used an invented language"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appendsupplementHypernyms (Closely Related)
attachHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The suffix -ing is an affix in the word running."
"In the word helpful, the prefix help- is an affix."
"She added an affix to the end of the word to change its meaning."
"An inflectional affix can change the tense of a verb."
"In the word untied, the affix un- gives the opposite meaning."
Word Game Points
Is AFFIX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, affix is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFFIX has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is AFFIX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, affix is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFFIX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is AFFIX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, affix is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFFIX has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.