-fix

See also: fix and FIX

English

Etymology

The common element of prefix, suffix, and affix — all ultimately from Latin figere (“to fasten”).

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /fɪks/

Suffix

-fix

(grammar) Forming nouns denoting a morpheme used in word formation joined to a word in the specified way
infix ― attached within

circumfix ― attached around
(chiefly grammar) Forming verbs denoting fastening or attaching (something) in the specified way
suffix ― append

prefix ― preface

Usage notes

Used to form new words only in language-related fields.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -fix

See also

-fixation

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