Definition of affix

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Affix (n.) That which is affixed; an appendage; esp. one or more letters or syllables added at the end of a word; a suffix; a postfix.

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Cornice :: Cornice (n.) Any horizontal, molded or otherwise decorated projection which crowns or finishes the part to which it is affixed; as, the cornice of an order, pedestal, door, window, or house..
Crucifix :: Crucifix (n.) A representation in art of the figure of Christ upon the cross; esp., the sculptured figure affixed to a real cross of wood, ivory, metal, or the like, used by the Roman Catholics in their devotions..
Compare :: Compare (v. t.) To inflect according to the degrees of comparison; to state positive, comparative, and superlative forms of; as, most adjectives of one syllable are compared by affixing - er and -est to the positive form; as, black, blacker, blackest; those of more than one syllable are usually compared by prefixing more and most, or less and least, to the positive; as, beautiful, more beautiful, most beautiful..
Sign :: Sign (n.) To affix a signature to; to ratify by hand or seal; to subscribe in one's own handwriting.
Diphthongize :: Diphthongize (v. t. & i.) To change into a diphthong, as by affixing another vowel to a simple vowel..
Seal :: Seal (v. i.) To affix one's seal, or a seal..
Seal :: Seal (v. t.) To set or affix a seal to; hence, to authenticate; to confirm; to ratify; to establish; as, to seal a deed..
Set :: Set (v. t.) Hence, to attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place..
Affixion :: Affixion (n.) Affixture.
Affixing :: Affixing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Affi.
Tug :: Tug (n.) An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed..
Garrote :: Garrote (n.) A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct; also, the instrument by means of which the punishment is inflicted..
Annex :: Annex (v. t.) To join or attach; usually to subjoin; to affix; to append; -- followed by to.
Enclitical :: Enclitical (v. i.) Affixed; subjoined; -- said of a word or particle which leans back upon the preceding word so as to become a part of it, and to lose its own independent accent, generally varying also the accent of the preceding word..
Entitle :: Entitle (v. t.) To give a title to; to affix to as a name or appellation; hence, also, to dignify by an honorary designation; to denominate; to call; as, to entitle a book Commentaries; to entitle a man Honorable..
Trade-mark :: Trade-mark (n.) A peculiar distinguishing mark or device affixed by a manufacturer or a merchant to his goods, the exclusive right of using which is recognized by law..
Affix :: Affix (v. t.) To fix or fasten figuratively; -- with on or upon; as, eyes affixed upon the ground..
Affix :: Affix (v. t.) To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to ideas, or ideas affixed to things; to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to any one..
Adhibit :: Adhibit (v. t.) To attach; to affix.
#NAME? :: -one () A termination indicating that the hydrocarbon to the name of which it is affixed belongs to the fourth series of hydrocarbons, or the third series of unsaturated hydrocarbonsl as, nonone..
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