affixation

[ af-ik-sey-shuhn ]

noun
  1. Grammar. the process of inflection or derivation that consists of adding an affix.

Origin of affixation

1
First recorded in 1850–55; affix + -ation

Words Nearby affixation

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How to use affixation in a sentence

  • We have reserved the very curious type of affixation known as “infixing” for separate illustration.

    Language | Edward Sapir