affixes
Meaning
elements added to a word to change its meaning or grammatical function (মৌলিক বা প্রধান শব্দের সাথে যুক্ত অংশ)
Pronunciation
অ্যাফিক্সেস (æphikshes)
Synonyms
prefix, suffix, infix, derivative, addition, modifier, attachment, extension
Synonyms
The prefix 'un' changes 'happy' to 'unhappy'.
The suffix 'ly' turns 'quick' into 'quickly'.
The infix in Tagalog is inserted in the middle of a word.
The word 'happiness' is a derivative of 'happy'.
An affix is an addition to the base word.
Affixes serve as modifiers for the root word.
An affix can be seen as an attachment to a word.
An affix acts as an extension of the original word.
Antonyms
The root of the word is unchanged by affixes.
The base form of a word does not include affixes.
A standalone word does not require affixes.
Components of a word can be found without affixes.
An independent word is complete without any affixes.
The original form of a word stands alone.
An unmodified word lacks any affixes.
A pure form of a word retains its basic meaning.
Phrases
The process of affixation can alter meaning dramatically.
Affixation rules govern how affixes can be added to words.
Prefixation is essential in word formation.
Suffixation allows us to create new words.
A compound word often includes affixes.