infix
|in-fix|
C1
/ˈɪn.fɪks/
insert within
Etymology
Etymology Information
'infix' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'infixus,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'figere' meant 'to fix.'
Historical Evolution
'infixus' transformed into the English word 'infix' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fix into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'insert within a word.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a morpheme inserted within a word, often to modify its meaning.
In some languages, an infix is used to change the tense of a verb.
Synonyms
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