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AFFIXATION

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Affixation.

Affixation - as a noun

The result of adding an affix to a root word

Formation of a word by means of an affix

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formation14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of attaching or affixing something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attachment17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
combination17combining16compounding19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"In English, common affixations include prefixes and suffixes."
"The affixation of -ed to the verb 'walk' forms the past tense 'walked'."
"The noun 'singer' is formed through the affixation of -er to the verb 'sing'."
"In some cases, affixation can change the meaning or part of speech of a word."
"The process of affixation often involves altering the phonological structure of a word."
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Word Game Points

Is AFFIXATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, affixation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AFFIXATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is AFFIXATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, affixation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AFFIXATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is AFFIXATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, affixation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AFFIXATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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