superfix

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English

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Etymology

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From super- +‎ -fix.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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superfix (plural superfixes)

  1. One or more letters or sounds added at the top of a word to modify the meaning.
    Superfixes are found in the Maya script.

Antonyms

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Verb

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superfix (third-person singular simple present superfixes, present participle superfixing, simple past and past participle superfixed)

  1. To add one or more letters or sounds to the top of a word to change the word's meaning.