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- [af-ik-sey-shuh n]
- /ˌæf ɪkˈseɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [af-ik-sey-shuh n]
- /ˌæf ɪkˈseɪ ʃən/
Definitions of affixation word
- abbreviation AFFIXATION affixture 3
- noun affixation the process of adding affixes to roots or bases in order to vary function, modify meaning, etc. 3
- abbreviation AFFIXATION affixture. 1
- noun affixation Grammar. the process of inflection or derivation that consists of adding an affix. 1
- noun affixation The adding of an affix to a word. 1
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Origin of affixation
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; affix + -ation
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Parts of speech for Affixation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
affixation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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affixation usage trend in Literature
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