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affix

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"attach to word"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈæf.ɪks/Part of speech verb, nounSorted affixStarts with AEnds with X2 cluesCommon crossword word
1A2F3F4I5X

Definitions

  1. attach or become attached to a stem word

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin affixus, perfect passive participle of affigere (from ad- + figere). By surface analysis, af- + fix.

Used in a sentence

  • to affix a stigma to a person
  • to affix ridicule or blame to somebody
  • Should they [caterpillars] affix them to the leaves of a plant improper for their food […]

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01attach to word5 letters
02Add on5 letters

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