Meaning & Definition of word "Affix"

Affix

/əˈfɪks/

1. a thing added to something else; an attachment.
- Example: The teacher used an affix to demonstrate how the meaning of the word changed.
2. a prefix or suffix added to a word.
- Example: In the word 'disagree,' 'dis-' is the affix that alters the meaning.

1. to fasten, attach, or add something to something else.
- Example: Please affix the stamp to the corner of the envelope.
2. to attach or append (a suffix or prefix) to a word.
- Example: We can affix the prefix 'un-' to the word 'happy' to create 'unhappy.'

●From Latin 'affixus', past participle of 'affigere', meaning 'to fasten to, attach'.

affix a stamp:

To attach a postage stamp to a letter or package.

affix one's signature:

To sign a document formally.

affix to memory:

To commit something to memory.

affixed:

Past tense of affix, meaning attached or fastened.

affixation:

The process of adding an affix to a root word.

affixable:

Capable of being affixed.

Meaning: To stick something on a person or object.

● Example Sentence: I just affixed a sticker on my laptop.

Meaning: To put something in place.

● Example Sentence: He affixed the remote to the couch so he wouldn't lose it.