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affixed

af·fix
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb uh-fiks; noun af-iks]
    • /verb əˈfɪks; noun ˈæf ɪks/
    • /əˈfɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb uh-fiks; noun af-iks]
    • /verb əˈfɪks; noun ˈæf ɪks/

Definitions of affixed word

  • verb with object affixed to fasten, join, or attach (usually followed by to): to affix stamps to a letter. 1
  • verb with object affixed to put or add on; append: to affix a signature to a contract. 1
  • verb with object affixed to impress (a seal or stamp). 1
  • verb with object affixed to attach (blame, reproach, ridicule, etc.). 1
  • noun affixed something that is joined or attached. 1
  • noun affixed 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. 1

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Origin of affixed

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin affīxus fastened to (past participle of affīgere), equivalent to af- af- + fīg- fasten + -sus, variant of -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Affixed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

affixed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

affixed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for affixed

adjective affixed

  • additional — Additional things are extra things apart from the ones already present.
  • bracketed — a support, as of metal or wood, projecting from a wall or the like to hold or bear the weight of a shelf, part of a cornice, etc.
  • over and above — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
  • joined — to bring in contact, connect, or bring or put together: to join hands; to join pages with a staple.
  • interdependent — mutually dependent; depending on each other.

Antonyms for affixed

verb affixed

  • removed — remote; separate; not connected with; distinct from.
  • detached — Someone who is detached is not personally involved in something or has no emotional interest in it.
  • withdrew — simple past tense of withdraw.
  • loosened — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.

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