Affixable

/əˈfɪksəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being affixed or attached; able to be added as an affix in grammar.

Etymology

From affix plus the suffix -able, meaning 'capable of.' Describes things that can have affixes attached or be physically fastened.

Kelly Says

Not all words can take the same affixes—'ize' attaches to 'real' (realize) but sounds weird on 'happy.' Linguists study what's affixable and why.

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