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affix

/æfɪks/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does affix mean?

noun, verb

A letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to form a new word, such as prefix or suffix. To attach or join something to something else.

Example

"The prefix 'un-' is an affix that can be added to many words to form their opposites, such as 'unhappy' or 'unhappy'."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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