affix
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Synonyms: affi, affin, affie, affis, afix, ffix
Antonyms: affi, affin, affie, affis, afix, ffix
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Noun
- {{lb|en|linguistic morphology}} A [[bound morpheme]] added to a word’s [[stem]], such as a [[prefix]] or [[suffix]].
- {{lb|en|now|uncommon<!-- Probably earlier, but brought below linguistic sense since OED describes this general sense (excluding the linguistic sense) is now rare. Chealer 20250717 -->}} That which is affixed; an [[appendage]].
- {{lb|en|mathematics}} The [[complex number]] <math>a+bi</math> associated with the point in the [[Gauss plane]] with coordinates <math>(a,b)</math>.
- {{lb|en|decorative art}} Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.
Verb
- {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[attach]].
- {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[subjoin]], [[annex]], or add at the close or end; to [[append]] to.
- {{lb|en|ditransitive|with ''on'' or ''upon''}} To [[fix]] or [[fasten]] [[figuratively]].
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