infixed; infixing; infixes
Definition of infix
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : to fasten or fix by piercing or thrusting in
2 : to impress firmly in the consciousness or disposition
3 : to insert (a sound or letter) as an infix
infix
nounDefinition of infix (Entry 2 of 3)
: a derivational or inflectional affix appearing in the body of a word (such as Sanskrit -n- in vindami "I know" as contrasted with vid "to know")
infix
adjectiveDefinition of infix (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of infix was in 1502
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