-fix

See also: fix and FIX

English

Etymology

The common element of prefix, suffix, and affix — all ultimately from Latin figere (“to fasten”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /fɪks/

Suffix

-fix

1. (grammar) Forming nouns denoting a morpheme used in word formation joined to a word in the specified way

   infix ― attached within

   circumfix ― attached around

2. (chiefly grammar) Forming verbs denoting fastening or attaching (something) in the specified way

   suffix ― append

   prefix ― preface

Usage notes

• Used to form new words only in language-related fields.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -fix

See also

• -fixation