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Affixation Definition & Meaning

affixation
noun
  1. the result of adding an affix to a root word
  2. formation of a word by means of an affix
  3. the act of attaching or affixing something

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Frequently asked questions

What does affixation mean?
the result of adding an affix to a root word formation of a word by means of an affix the act of attaching or affixing something
What part of speech is affixation?
Affixation is a noun.
How many definitions does affixation have?
Affixation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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