affix

Meaning

Noun

1. A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
2. (uncommon) That which is affixed; an appendage.
3. The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
4. 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. (transitive) To attach.
2. (transitive) To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
3. (transitive) To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.

Opposite of

nonaffix

Synonyms

attach

stick

fasten

append

paste

fix

add

suffix

secure

determine

stick on

glue

join

make fast

annex

supplement

appendage

attachment

set

pin

appoint

connect

adjoin

𐐰𐑁𐐮𐐿𐑅

moor

postfix

add on

bond

bind

tether

tie

tie on

associate

tie up

enclosure

enclose

addendum

appendix

link

🔗

brooch

bracket

binding

appendages

belongings

gum up

gadget

belay

band

adhere

frap

Translations

affixe

afijo

Affix

affix

fixer

afixo

fijar

befestigen

affisso

attacher

afix

fissare

apposer

fixar

coller

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈæf.ɪks/

Etymology

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