affix

Meaning

Noun

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

1. To attach.
2. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
3. To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.

Synonyms

attach

stick

fasten

fix

add

append

paste

secure

suffix

determine

make fast

glue

stick on

join

annex

supplement

postfix

adjoin

appoint

set

connect

moor

attachment

pin

appendage

𐐰𐑁𐐮𐐿𐑅

tie

tie on

tie up

bind

addendum

associate

add on

appendix

link

🔗

enclosure

bond

tether

enclose

morpheme

mortgage

mount

paraphernalia

past

accessory

pin up

post

press

pull-out

put on

reeve

relocate

rider

rig

seal

🦭

signed

sign on

stake

stamp

stick to the pan

strap

subjoin

tack

tame

tethering

toggle

tying

hold in place

sew on

move into place

put into place

prefixes and suffixes

supplementary word

append to

peg

adapt

addition

adhere

adhibit

adnexa

allot

appendages

apply

appose

augment

band

belay

belongings

binding

bracket

brooch

catch

clasp

conjoin

define

fastening

fitment

fixate

frame

frame up

frap

gadget

gum up

hang on

hitch

imprint

inclosure

inclusion

indent

indenture

index

infix

install

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈæf.ɪks/

Etymology

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