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Perfix

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infixnounAn affix inserted inside a root, such as -ma- in English edumacation.
enfixverbAlternative form of infix. [(transitive, archaic) To set; to fasten or fix by piercing or thrusting in.]
confixnoun(linguistics) An affix consisting of a prefix and suffix attached simultaneously to the root.
affixnoun(linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
fixenounArchaic form of fix. [(transitive, obsolete) To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.]
interfixnoun(linguistic morphology) An empty morph inserted between two morphemes in the process of word formation, such as English -i- and -o-.
transfixverb(transitive) To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
affixenounArchaic form of affix. [(transitive) To attach.]
firmnoun(UK, business) A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
circumfixnoun(grammar) An affix containing both a prefixing and a suffixing element existing as a single morphological unit.
seizeverb(transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
affichenounA written or printed notice to be posted, as on a wall; a poster; a placard.
fixturenoun(law) Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it; compare fitting, furnishing.
befastverb(transitive, archaic) To fasten.
concinnateverb(obsolete, transitive) To place fitly together; to adapt; to clear.
fastenverb(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.
fettlenounA state of physical condition; kilter or trim.
enfastenverb(rare, chiefly literary) To fasten, to bind tightly.
framenounThe structural elements of a building or other constructed object.
fixingverb(Southern US, slang, with infinitive) Going; preparing; ready. Only used in fixing to.

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