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- [verb in-fiks, in-fiks; noun in-fiks]
- /verb ɪnˈfɪks, ˈɪnˌfɪks; noun ˈɪnˌfɪks/
- /ˈɪn.fɪks/
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- [verb in-fiks, in-fiks; noun in-fiks]
- /verb ɪnˈfɪks, ˈɪnˌfɪks; noun ˈɪnˌfɪks/
Definitions of infix word
- verb with object infix to fix, fasten, or drive in: He infixed the fatal spear. 1
- verb with object infix to implant: to infix a habit. 1
- verb with object infix to instill (a fact, idea, etc.) in the mind or memory; impress. 1
- verb with object infix Grammar. to add as an infix. 1
- verb without object infix Grammar. (of a linguistic form) to admit an infix. 1
- noun infix Grammar. an affix that is inserted within the body of the element to which it is added, as Latin m in accumbō “I lie down,” as compared with accubuī “I lay down.”. 1
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Origin of infix
First appearance:
before 1495 One of the 26% oldest English words
1495-1505; < Latin infīxus past participle of infīgere to fasten in. See in-2, fix
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Parts of speech for Infix
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
infix popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.
infix usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infix
verb infix
- consolidate — If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
- thicken — make thicker
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- pin — Personal Identification Number
Antonyms for infix
verb infix
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