affixed; affixing; affixes
Definition of affix
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to attach physically
affix a stamp to a letter
3
: impress
affixed my seal
affix
nounDefinition of affix (Entry 2 of 2)
1
grammar
: one or more sounds or letters occurring as a bound form attached to the beginning or end of a word, base, or phrase or inserted within a word or base and serving to produce a derivative word or an inflectional form
The affix in the word "attendance" is "-ance."
2
: appendage
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The first known use of affix was in the 14th century
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