infix
/'infiks/
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Definition
Noun:
- A type of affix inserted within a base word: In linguistics, an "infix" is a bound morpheme placed inside a root or stem word to change its meaning or grammatical function. This contrasts with prefixes (added at the beginning) and suffixes (added at the end).
Verb:
- To insert a morpheme into a word: The act of placing an infix within a stem word.
- To insert or introduce something into something else: To fix or put one thing firmly into another object or context.
- To implant or inculcate an idea firmly: To impress an idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The word "fan-freaking-tastic" uses "-freaking-" as an infix for emphasis.
- In some languages, infixes are a common grammatical feature.
Verb:
- Some languages infix markers to indicate verb tense.
- The jeweler will infix the diamond into the gold setting.
- Teachers try to infix the importance of honesty in their students.
Advanced Usage
Linguistic Process: The term is used to describe a specific morphological process.
- The language infixes a plural marker within the noun stem.
Figurative Use: Used metaphorically for implanting abstract concepts.
- The traumatic experience was infixed in her memory.
Variants and Related Words
- Infixation (n): The process or result of inserting an infix.
- Infixation is rare in English but common in Austronesian languages.
Synonyms
- Insert (v): To put or fit something into something else.
- Implant (v): To set something firmly in something; often used for ideas or physical objects.
- Embed (v): To fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.
Related Phrases
- Infix notation: A mathematical notation where operators are written between their operands (e.g., 2 + 2). This is a technical compound term in computing and mathematics, distinct from the linguistic term.
Noun
- an affix that is inserted inside the word
Verb
- attach a morpheme into a stem word
- put or introduce into something
- insert a picture into the text