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afixo

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐˈfiksu/medium

a·fi·xo

Definition

A morphemic element attached to a root or stem to form a new word (prefix, suffix, infix).
The prefix 'un-' is a negative afixo.
Grammar studies different types of afixos.
Common collocations
derivational afixoinflectional afixostype of afixo

Etymology

Do latim 'affixus', particípio passado de 'affigere' (afixar).

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