affix

Noun
  1. A linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form (synset 106319039)
    is a type of: bound form, bound morpheme - a morpheme that occurs only as part of a larger construction; eg an -s at the end of plural nouns
    subtypes:
    • prefix - an affix that is added in front of the word
    • postfix, suffix - an affix that is added at the end of the word
    • infix - an affix that is inserted inside the word
    is a part of: word - a unit of language that native speakers can identify
Verb
  1. Attach to (synset 201359073)
    "affix the seal here"
    causes: adhere, bind, bond, hold fast, stick, stick to - stick to firmly
    is a type of: attach - cause to be attached
    subtypes:
    • stamp - affix a stamp to
    • seal - affix a seal to
    • post - affix in a public place or for public notice
    • plaster - affix conspicuously
    same as: stick on
  2. Add to the very end (synset 201331387)
    "He appended a glossary to his novel where he used an invented language"
    is a type of: attach - cause to be attached
    subtypes: annex - attach to
    same as: add on, append, supplement
  3. Attach or become attached to a stem word (synset 201300869)
    "grammatical morphemes affix to the stem"
    is a type of: attach - cause to be attached
    subtypes:
    • prefix - attach a prefix to
    • suffix - attach a suffix to
    • infix - attach a morpheme into a stem word

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