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afixo

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐˈfiksu/a·fi·xo

Definition

1

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