(linguistics) A type of affix that is attached to the outside of a stem (an existing word), to form a new word. The adfix category branches into prefixes (ones which appear before the stem) and suffixes (ones which appear after the stem).
affix
affix
noun
(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.
(linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to the word’s stem's end.
(linguistic morphology, broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix, etc.
(mathematics) The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
That which is affixed; an appendage.
verb
(transitive) To attach.
(transitive) To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.
(transitive) To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
aflex
faulx
faxan
faxed
faxed
adj
(obsolete) Having a head of hair; hairy.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of fax
faxen
faxes
faxes
noun
plural of fax
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fax
