"affix" meaning in English

See affix in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈæ.fɪks/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-affix (noun).wav [UK], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-affix (verb).wav [UK] Forms: affix [singular], affixes [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|affix|affixes}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An affix is a sound or sounds added to a word. They can be added to the beginning, middle, or end of a word. This might change the meaning of the word, or it may be needed for grammar. (Note: In formal English, affixes are added only to the beginning or end of the word.)
    Sense id: simple-affix-en-noun-ZvuRi8cY

Verb

IPA: /ə.ˈfɪks/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-affix (noun).wav [UK], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-affix (verb).wav [UK] Forms: affix [canonical], affixes [third-person, singular], affixed [past], affixed [past, participle], affixing [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|affix|es}} [POS TABLE]
  1. To attach one thing to another.
    Sense id: simple-affix-en-verb-HWWMri9l
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        "An affix is a sound or sounds added to a word. They can be added to the beginning, middle, or end of a word. This might change the meaning of the word, or it may be needed for grammar. (Note: In formal English, affixes are added only to the beginning or end of the word.)"
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      "tags": [
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      ]
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      "tags": [
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    }
  ],
  "word": "affix"
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      ]
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    },
    {
      "ipa": "/ə.ˈfɪks/",
      "poses": [
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      "tags": [
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    }
  ],
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        "An affix is a sound or sounds added to a word. They can be added to the beginning, middle, or end of a word. This might change the meaning of the word, or it may be needed for grammar. (Note: In formal English, affixes are added only to the beginning or end of the word.)"
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      "audio": "LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-affix (noun).wav",
      "tags": [
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      "tags": [
        "UK"
      ]
    }
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    },
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        "past",
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    },
    {
      "form": "affixing",
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        "participle"
      ]
    }
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      "tags": [
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      ]
    },
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      "ipa": "/ə.ˈfɪks/",
      "poses": [
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      ]
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      "audio": "LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-affix (verb).wav",
      "tags": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "word": "affix"
}

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