affix
Americanverb (used with object)
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to fasten, join, or attach (usually followed byto ).
to affix stamps to a letter.
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to put or add on; append.
to affix a signature to a contract.
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to impress (a seal or stamp).
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to attach (blame, reproach, ridicule, etc.).
noun
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something that is joined or attached.
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Grammar. a bound inflectional or derivational element, as a prefix, infix, or suffix, added to a base or stem to form a fresh stem or a word, as -ed added to want to form wanted, or im- added to possible to form impossible.
verb
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to attach, fasten, join, or stick
to affix a poster to the wall
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to add or append
to affix a signature to a document
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to attach or attribute (guilt, blame, etc)
noun
Other Word Forms
- affixable adjective
- affixal adjective
- affixation noun
- affixer noun
- affixial adjective
- affixment noun
- reaffix verb (used with object)
- unaffixed adjective
Etymology
Origin of affix
1525–35; < Latin affīxus fastened to (past participle of affīgere ), equivalent to af- af- + fīg- fasten + -sus, variant of -tus past participle suffix
Example Sentences
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Newspaper reporting and books over the last 20 years had already tarnished the halo some affixed to Chávez after his death, Garcia said.
From Los Angeles Times
In some cities, Jews say they are covering their Kippahs, or head coverings, in public or placing their mezuzas, which are usually affixed outside doorjambs, on the inside.
Instead, look for a track in a nook above the seating area, where one can race wooden blocks affixed with wheels — think Pinewood Derby — down a track painted to mimic a waterway.
From Los Angeles Times
Prosecutors published photos showing one of Liaw’s deputies with an assistant who they said used a hair dryer to remove and affix labels and serial-number stickers to shipping boxes.
Police said Holloway also will be charged with failure to affix a tax stamp, another felony.
From Los Angeles Times
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