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affix

noun
  1. That which is affixed; an appendage.

    Similar: addition, supplement

  2. A bound morpheme added to the word’s stem's end.

    Similar: postfix, suffix

  3. (broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix etc.

Synonymsaddition, supplement, postfix, suffix
Antonymsnonaffix
verb
  1. To attach.

    "to affix a stigma to a person"

    Similar: join, put together, unite

  2. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.

    "to affix a seal to an instrument"

  3. To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.

    "eyes affixed upon the ground"

Synonymsjoin, put together, unite

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