infix

¹in·fix

verb \ˈin-ˌfiks, in-ˈ\

Definition of INFIX

transitive verb

1

: to fasten or fix by piercing or thrusting in

2

: to impress firmly in the consciousness or disposition

3

: to insert (as a sound or letter) as an infix

— in·fix·ation \ˌin-(ˌ)fik-ˈsā-shən\ noun

Examples of INFIX

1. <a puzzling detail that had been infixed in the detective's mind for over a decade>
2. <a football coach celebrated for infixing in his players an all-consuming will to win>

Origin of INFIX

Latin infixus, past participle of infigere, from in- + figere to fasten — more at fix

First Known Use: 1502

Related to INFIX

Synonyms: brand, etch, impress, imprint, engrave, ingrain (also engrain)

Related Words: enroot, imbue, implant, inculcate, infuse, instill; fix, set, stamp

Near Antonyms: blot out, erase, expunge, obliterate

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Rhymes with INFIX

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