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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæf.ɪks/

Definition 1:
• A bound morpheme added to a word's stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
Wiktionary-listed synonyms: afformative
Wiktionary-listed antonyms: nonaffix
Labels: human-sciences, linguistic-morphology, linguistics, morphology, sciences

Definition 2:
• That which is affixed; an appendage.
Wiktionary-listed synonyms: addition, supplement, accessory, accompaniment, add-on, adjunct, affix, annex, infusion, apanage, appendage, appendix, extra, increase, increment
Labels: uncommon

Definition 3:
• The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
Labels: mathematics, sciences

Definition 4:
• Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.
Verb
Pronunciation: /əˈfɪks/

Definition 1:
• To attach.
Example: to affix a stigma to a person
Example: to affix ridicule or blame to somebody
Wiktionary-listed synonyms: join, put together, unite, accouple, affix, assemble, associate, attach, bewed, bind, clasp, clinch, combine, conglomerate, conglutinate, conjoin, connect, construct, couple, entwine, fay, fix, graft, hitch, hook, inosculate, interlink, joint, knit, knot, link, marry, piece together, piecen, pinion, splice, wed, yoke
Labels: transitive

Definition 2:
• To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
Example: to affix a syllable to a word
Example: to affix a seal to an instrument
Example: to affix one's name to a writing
Labels: transitive

Definition 3:
• To fix or fasten figuratively.
Example: eyes affixed upon the ground
Labels: ditransitive

Source and attribution
Wiktionary contributors, via Kaikki/Wiktextract. Derived from Wiktionary; CC BY-SA and GFDL terms apply. Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/affix