Infix (Noun)
Meaning
An affix that is inserted inside the word.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The word "unhappiness" contains the infix "-un-" and the suffix "-ness" to convey a negative emotion.
- In some languages, infixes are used to indicate grammatical function, such as the plural form of a noun.
- The infix "-mit-" in the word "submit" changes the meaning of the root word "sub-".
- Linguists study the use of infixes in various languages to understand their grammatical structures.
- The infix "-t-" in the word "bitten" is used to form the past participle of the verb "bite".