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Affixative

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affixnoun(linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
affixturenounThe act of affixing
affixernounA person or thing that affixes.
affixionnounThe act of affixing; affixation, affixment, attachment.
affixmentnounProperty of being affixed; attachment; connection.
affixingverbaffixation
affixationnoun(linguistics) The adding of an affix to a word.
fixaturenoun(historical) A gummy preparation for fixing the hair in place.
agglutinative(grammar) Having words derived by combining parts, each with a separate meaning.
interfixationnounThe act or process of interfixing.
retentionnounThe act of retaining or something retained.
interfixnoun(linguistic morphology) An empty morph inserted between two morphemes in the process of word formation, such as English -i- and -o-.
armingnounThe act of supplying (oneself or others) with armor and (now especially) arms and ammunition in preparation for a conflict; the act of providing with the means of defense and attack.
cementingnounAn instance of affixing something with cement.
pastingnounThe act of applying paste to something, or affixing something using paste.
glueingverbAlternative form of gluing. [The act of attaching something with glue.]
infixionnoun(linguistics) The addition of an infix.
adstringentnounAlternative form of astringent. [A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.]
add-onnoun(computer hardware, software) A software extension or hardware peripheral that provides additional functions or customization for a core application or system.
fixupnounAlternative form of fix-up. [A repair; an act of mending.]

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