affixation

noun

af·​fix·​a·​tion ˌa-ˌfik-ˈsā-shən 

plural -s

1

: the action or process of affixing

2

: the use of an affix

Word History

Etymology

affix entry 2 + -ation

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Rhymes for affixation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation