Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Affixation.
Affixation - as a noun
The result of adding an affix to a root word
Formation of a word by means of an affix
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of attaching or affixing something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attachmentHypernyms (Closely Related)
combinationcombiningcompoundingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"In English, common affixations include prefixes and suffixes."
"The affixation of -ed to the verb 'walk' forms the past tense 'walked'."
"The noun 'singer' is formed through the affixation of -er to the verb 'sing'."
"In some cases, affixation can change the meaning or part of speech of a word."
"The process of affixation often involves altering the phonological structure of a word."
Word Game Points
Is AFFIXATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, affixation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFFIXATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
Is AFFIXATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, affixation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFFIXATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is AFFIXATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, affixation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFFIXATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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Words
affixations