Affix

Definitions

1. A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
2. That which is affixed; an appendage.
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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.

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“A prefix is an affix that joins to the beginning of another word. Depending on the prefix, it can slightly or significantly alter the meaning of a word. For example, the English prefix “un-” changes a word into its opposite, as from “do” to “undo⟳,” altering its meaning entirely.”

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