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The correct spelling is affixes.

How to pronounce affixes

noun

Say it like: Aff-ixe-s

The correct spelling is affixes. That which is affixed; an appendage. For example: "to affix a stigma to a person"

Usage Examples

to affix a stigma to a person

to affix a seal to an instrument

eyes affixed upon the ground

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.That which is affixed; an appendage.
  2. 2.A bound morpheme added to the word’s stem's end.
  3. 3.(broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix etc.
  4. 4.The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
  5. 5.(decorative art) Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.

verb

  1. 1.To attach.
  2. 2.To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
  3. 3.To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.

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