affix

1 of 2

verb

af·fix ə-ˈfiks How to pronounce affix (audio)

affixed; affixing; affixes

transitive verb

: to attach physically

affix a stamp to a letter

: to attach in any way : add, append

affix a signature to a document

: impress

affixed my seal

affixable

ə-ˈfik-sə-bəl How to pronounce affix (audio)

adjective

affixation

ˌa-ˌfik-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce affix (audio)

noun

affixment

ə-ˈfik-smənt How to pronounce affix (audio)

noun

affix

2 of 2

noun

af·fix ˈa-ˌfiks How to pronounce affix (audio)

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."

: appendage

affixal

ˈa-ˌfik-səl How to pronounce affix (audio)

adjective

or affixial

a-ˈfik-sē-əl How to pronounce affix (audio)

Example Sentences

Verb affix a first-class stamp to the envelope

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Starting from the top, use a nail gun to affix the planks, making sure to hit a stud.

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 The system tracks data on a skier’s stamina, turn quality, ski-to-snow engagement, style, and body position with a set of sensors that affix to the user’s skis and chest.

Tracy Ross, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2022 Here are directions on how to affix your rider number to your bike.

Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Ben Simonds, showing several wide-eyed visitors how to affix their 60-pound oxygen tanks to a breathing mask before scaling ladders into a second story mock-fire while gripping either a broad-axe or pike.

Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 The signature libations affix Asian accents to the classics.

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Turn the remaining pumpkin quarters face down and use the hot glue to affix three pumpkin seeds to each to resemble claws.

Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 This isn’t to affix perpetual halos above the whole sport — NWSL was plagued last year by allegations of abuse by several former coaches — or Wave players, or imply the games are sisterly exhibitions.

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2022 Not to mention, brands like Prada, Marni, and Dior have also created necklaces to affix your pods too.

Madeline Fass, Vogue, 5 July 2022

Noun

Use strips of hook-and-loop tape, such as Velcro, to affix cushions and pillows to the base of outdoor seating.

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 At each work-station, crews affix parts and the Lightnings begin to assume their familiar boxy shape.

John Seabrook, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022 Breyer has long been an outspoken defender of the Supreme Court as a nonpartisan institution and bristled at the labels of 'liberal' and 'conservative' that many commentators and the media affix to individual justices.

Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2021 The contraption itself, which looks like an infant bouncer, affixes to the bulkhead.

Sarah Firshein, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Sep. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

borrowed from Latin affīxus, past participle of affīgere "to fasten (to), attach," from ad- ad- + fīgere "to drive in, insert" — more at fix entry 1

Noun

borrowed from Middle French affixe "notice, placard, element added to the base or stem of a word (originally in Hebrew grammar)," borrowed from Latin affīxus, past participle of affīgere "to fasten (to), attach" — more at affix entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	affixed
释义	affix 1 of 2 verb af·fix ə-ˈfiks a- affixed; affixing; affixes 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 affixable ə-ˈfik-sə-bəl a- adjective affixation ˌa-ˌfik-ˈsā-shən noun affixment ə-ˈfik-smənt a- noun affix 2 of 2 noun af·fix ˈa-ˌfiks 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 affixal ˈa-ˌfik-səl adjective or affixial a-ˈfik-sē-əl Synonyms Verb attach bend fasten fix See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb affix a first-class stamp to the envelope Recent Examples on the Web Verb Starting from the top, use a nail gun to affix the planks, making sure to hit a stud. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 The system tracks data on a skier’s stamina, turn quality, ski-to-snow engagement, style, and body position with a set of sensors that affix to the user’s skis and chest. Tracy Ross, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2022 Here are directions on how to affix your rider number to your bike. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Ben Simonds, showing several wide-eyed visitors how to affix their 60-pound oxygen tanks to a breathing mask before scaling ladders into a second story mock-fire while gripping either a broad-axe or pike. Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 The signature libations affix Asian accents to the classics. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Turn the remaining pumpkin quarters face down and use the hot glue to affix three pumpkin seeds to each to resemble claws. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 This isn’t to affix perpetual halos above the whole sport — NWSL was plagued last year by allegations of abuse by several former coaches — or Wave players, or imply the games are sisterly exhibitions. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2022 Not to mention, brands like Prada, Marni, and Dior have also created necklaces to affix your pods too. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 5 July 2022 Noun Use strips of hook-and-loop tape, such as Velcro, to affix cushions and pillows to the base of outdoor seating. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 At each work-station, crews affix parts and the Lightnings begin to assume their familiar boxy shape. John Seabrook, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022 Breyer has long been an outspoken defender of the Supreme Court as a nonpartisan institution and bristled at the labels of 'liberal' and 'conservative' that many commentators and the media affix to individual justices. Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2021 The contraption itself, which looks like an infant bouncer, affixes to the bulkhead. Sarah Firshein, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Sep. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Verb borrowed from Latin affīxus, past participle of affīgere "to fasten (to), attach," from ad- ad- + fīgere "to drive in, insert" — more at fix entry 1 Noun borrowed from Middle French affixe "notice, placard, element added to the base or stem of a word (originally in Hebrew grammar)," borrowed from Latin affīxus, past participle of affīgere "to fasten (to), attach" — more at affix entry 1 First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition affix 1 of 2 verb af·fix ə-ˈfiks affixed; affixing 1 : to attach firmly Affix the stamp to the envelope. 2 : to add to something else He affixed his signature to the letter. affix 2 of 2 noun af·fix ˈa-ˌfiks : a letter or group of letters (as a prefix or suffix) that comes at the beginning or end of a word and has a meaning of its own Legal Definition affix transitive verb af·fix ə-ˈfiks, a- 1 : to attach physically 2 : to attach or add in any way affix a signature to a document 3 : to make by or as if by pressure affix my seal affixed verb past tense of affix as in attached to cause (something) to hold to another affix a first-class stamp to the envelope Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance attached glued tied fastened clipped connected strapped adhered bent pinned clamped linked fixed stapled tacked plastered riveted clasped pasted lashed latched stuck hung clinched screwed nailed cinched clenched yoked harnessed bolted shackled toggled hanged tackled laced united refastened coapted reattached refixed resecured hasped joined buttoned battened reaffixed belayed did up Antonyms & Near Antonyms detached severed separated divided unfastened unhooked split undid parted disconnected uncoupled dissociated divorced sundered dissevered loosened disjoined broke up loosed disunited disjointed untied unlinked unbound unyoked unlashed unfixed See More
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affix

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