CONFIX

Etymology

Noun

confix (plural confixes)

(linguistics) An affix consisting of a prefix and suffix affixed simultaneously to the root

(linguistics, rare) An affix which is not divided, and which does not divide a root: thus, a prefix, suffix, or interfix

Synonyms

• (prefix-suffix unit): circumfix, ambifix

Coordinate terms

• (types of affixes): adfix, affix, ambifix, circumfix, confix, infix, interfix, libfix, postfix, prefix, suffix, suprafix

Verb

confix (third-person singular simple present confixes, present participle confixing, simple past and past participle confixed)

(obsolete) To make firm; to fix in a particular place or state

Source: Wiktionary


Con*fix", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Confixed; p. pr. & vb. n. Confixing.] [L. confixus, p. p. of configere to fasten together.]

Definition: To fix; to fasten. [Obs.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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