Affixing

Pronunciation: /ˈæffɪks/

Affixing (noun)

  1. A small part added to the start or end of a word to change its meaning or grammar.
  2. A general term for a part that comes before or after a word root.

Examples

  • An affixe is a word part added to change meaning.
  • The affixe can be added to the root to form a new word.