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Affix
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Meanings of Affix
Verb
- To attach or stick something to another thing.
- To add something at the end or close of something else.
- To focus or direct your attention on something.
Noun
- Something that is added on or attached to something else.
- A part that is added to the end of a word to change its meaning, like 'ing' in 'running'.
- A small decoration added to something to make it look nicer.
Explanation of the word: Affix
An affix is a little part we add to a word to change its meaning. Like when we add 's' to 'cat' to make it 'cats', it means more than one cat.
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Translations for the word: Affix
hindi
अफिक्स (Afix)
afix
लगाव (Lagaav)
lagaav
जोड़ (Jod)
jod
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Affix
What does 'affix' mean?
An affix is a part of a word that is added to the beginning or end to change its meaning. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' is an affix that means 'not'.
How do you pronounce 'affix'?
You pronounce 'affix' like this: 'uh-fix'.
What is the origin of the word 'affix'?
The word 'affix' comes from the Latin word 'affixus', which means 'to fasten to'.
What is the meaning of 'affix' in Kannada?
The word 'affix' in Kannada is 'ಅನ್ವಯ' (Anvaya).