affix

¹af·fix

verb \ə-ˈfiks, a-\

Definition of AFFIX

transitive verb

1

: to attach physically <affix a stamp to a letter>

2

: to attach in any way : add, append <affix a signature to a document>

3

: impress <affixed my seal>

— af·fix·able \-ˈfik-sə-bəl\ adjective

— af·fix·a·tion \ˌa-ˌfik-ˈsā-shən\ noun

— af·fix·ment \ə-ˈfik-smənt, a-\ noun

Examples of AFFIX

1. <affix a first-class stamp to the envelope>

Origin of AFFIX

Latin affixus, past participle of affigere to fasten to, from ad- + figere to fasten — more at fix

First Known Use: 1533

Related to AFFIX

Synonyms: fasten, attach, bend, fix

Antonyms: detach, undo, unfasten, unhook

Related Words: adhere, bolt, cinch, clamp, clasp, clench, clinch, clip, glue, hang, harness, hasp, lace, lash, latch, nail, paste, pin, plaster, rivet, screw, shackle, staple, stick, strap, tack, tackle, tie, toggle, yoke; coapt, connect, join, link, unite; reaffix, reattach, refasten, refix, resecure; batten, belay, button, do up

Near Antonyms: break up, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke; loose, loosen; unbind, unfix, unlash, untie

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See Synonym Discussion at fasten

Rhymes with AFFIX

admix, commix, deep-six, immix, infix, postfix, prefix, premix, prix fixe, prolix, quick fix, suffix, trail mix, transfix, unfix