superfix

su·per·fix

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soo-per-fiks]
- /ˈsu pərˌfɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soo-per-fiks]
- /ˈsu pərˌfɪks/

Definitions of superfix word

noun superfix a suprasegmental feature having an identifiable meaning or grammatical function, as the stress pattern that distinguishes the noun record from the verb record or the parallel falling stress patterns of blackbird and highchair, reflecting a parallel relationship between the elements. 1
noun superfix a suprasegmental feature distinguishing the meaning or grammatical function of one word or phrase from that of another, as stress does for example between the noun conduct and the verb conduct 0
noun superfix a pattern of stress, pitch, or juncture superposed on the segmental phonemes, as for indicating grammatical function (Ex.: inʹsert, n., and in·sertʹ, v.) 0

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Origin of superfix

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

1945-50; super- + -fix, extracted from affix, infix, etc.

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Parts of speech for Superfix

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Superfix

superfix popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

superfix usage trend in Literature

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