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afixo

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐˈfiksu/a·fi·xo

Definition

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A morphemic element attached to a root or stem to form a new word (prefix, suffix, infix).

Usage examples

The prefix 'un-' is a negative afixo.
Grammar studies different types of afixos.

Common combinations

derivational afixoinflectional afixostype of afixo