affix

[uh-fiks, af-iks]

verb (used with object)

1. to fasten, join, or attach (usually followed byto ).

   to affix stamps to a letter.

2. to put or add on; append.

   to affix a signature to a contract.

3. to impress (a seal or stamp).

4. to attach (blame, reproach, ridicule, etc.).

noun

1. something that is joined or attached.

2. Grammar.,  a bound inflectional or derivational element, as a prefix, infix, or suffix, added to a base or stem to form a fresh stem or a word, as -ed added to want to form wanted, or im- added to possible to form impossible.

affix

/ ˌæfɪkˈseɪʃən, əˈfɪkstʃə /

verb

1. to attach, fasten, join, or stick

   to affix a poster to the wall

2. to add or append

   to affix a signature to a document

3. to attach or attribute (guilt, blame, etc)

noun

1. a linguistic element added to a word or root to produce a derived or inflected form: -ment in establishment is a derivational affix; -s in drowns is an inflectional affix See also prefix suffix infix

2. something fastened or attached; appendage

Other Word Forms

• affixation noun
• affixable adjective
• affixal adjective
• affixial adjective
• affixer noun
• affixment noun
• reaffix verb (used with object)
• unaffixed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of affix¹

1525–35; < Latin affīxus fastened to (past participle of affīgere ), equivalent to af- af- + fīg- fasten + -sus, variant of -tus past participle suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of affix¹

C15: from Medieval Latin affixāre, from ad- to + fixāre to _fix

Example Sentences

A small crucifix is affixed to the wall above, and a rolling, pink-topped hospital table sits on the far side of the room.

From Los Angeles Times

Supporters say the bond measure, which does not yet have a dollar amount affixed, could help make college more affordable for low-income students.

From Los Angeles Times

"Locals live here" posters, which first appeared by residents trying to protect their homes from being attacked, are still affixed to front windows on Queen Street.

From BBC

Residents of the city’s canyon area have taken to affixing wood pieces and bars over their windows to prevent bears from tearing through, Mayor Pro Tem Kristine Lowe said at the special meeting.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, he’s firmly affixed in his dad era.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• append 
• fasten 
• glue 
• paste 
• tack