Affixes

/ˈæfɪksɪz/ or /əˈfɪksɪz/ noun/verb

Definition

Plural noun form: prefixes, suffixes, or infixes added to words; Third-person singular verb: attaches or fastens.

Etymology

From affix in both plural noun and conjugated verb forms. Applies both to the grammatical units and the action of attaching.

Kelly Says

English has thousands of affixes—'un-', '-ing', '-ness', '-tion'—and they're so productive that you can understand brand-new combinations like 'unfriend' instantly because you know the affixing rules.

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