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Definition affix

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin affixus, perfect passive participle of affigere (from ad- + figere).

Noun

affix (plural affixes)

1. That which is affixed; an appendage.
2. (linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to the word’s stem's end.
3. (linguistic morphology, broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix, etc.
4. (mathematics) The complex number ${\displaystyle a+bi}$ associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates ${\displaystyle (a,b)}$.
5. (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.