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Affix

That which is affixed; an appendage.

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📖 Definitions of "Affix"

noun

1
That which is affixed; an appendage.
2
A bound morpheme added to the word’s stem's end.
3
(broadly) 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).

verb

1
To attach.
"to affix a stigma to a person"
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"

🔄 Synonyms of "Affix"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
supplementnoun	Something added; especially, such an addition added to make up for a deficiency.
appendverb	(transitive) To add, as an accessory to the principal thing; to annex
add onverb	(transitive) To incorporate (something extra, often an amount of money) into something else (often a bill).
stick onverb	(transitive, UK, law enforcement, slang) To charge (someone) with an offence.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Affix"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
add onverb	(transitive) To incorporate (something extra, often an amount of money) into something else (often a bill).
supplementnoun	Something added; especially, such an addition added to make up for a deficiency.
appendverb	(transitive) To add, as an accessory to the principal thing; to annex
stick onverb	(transitive, UK, law enforcement, slang) To charge (someone) with an offence.
addverb	(transitive) To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.
reduplicativenoun	(grammar) A word obtained by the process of reduplication.
signnoun	(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
indicateverb	(transitive, sometimes with 'of') To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.
installverb	(transitive) To connect, set up or prepare something for use
putverb	To physically place (something or someone somewhere).
displaynoun	(computing) An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.
accommodateverb	(transitive) To provide housing for.
applyverb	(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
enterverb	(intransitive) To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.
usenoun	To utilize or employ.
marknoun	(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
recoververb	(transitive) To replenish to, resume (a good state of mind or body).
carryverb	(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
setverb	(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
attachverb	(transitive) To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).