Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈɪkst] (IPA) 
Infixed is spelled with the letter "i" followed by the letters "n", "f", "i", "x", and "e", and is pronounced as /ɪnˈfɪkst/. In phonetic transcription, the first syllable is pronounced as "in" with the short "i" sound, and the second syllable is pronounced with a stressed "f" sound, then a short "i" sound, and finally an "kst" sound. The word refers to something that has been inserted or implanted firmly into something else.
The term "infixed" is an adjective that describes the action or process of inserting or embedding something firmly and deeply within another object, substance, or material. It stems from the verb "infix," which means to fix or attach securely into something else.
In the context of linguistics, "infixed" refers to a specific type of affixation where a morpheme or sound is inserted within a stem or root of a word. It is a relatively rare phenomenon observed in certain languages, such as Bantu languages. For instance, in Swahili, a Bantu language spoken in East Africa, infixed pronouns are used to express subject or object agreement within the verb. For instance, the word "niko" means "I am," but when an object pronoun such as "you" is included, it becomes "ninaku" meaning "I see you."
In another sense, "infixed" can also pertain to the practice of embedding or inserting an idea, belief, or concept deeply and firmly within someone's mind or consciousness. This can be achieved through various methods, such as repetition, persuasion techniques, or subliminal messaging, with the aim of influencing or shaping the individual's thoughts, attitudes, or behaviors. This use of the term is often applied in the context of psychology, advertising, or propaganda.
Overall, "infixed" refers to the act of firmly embedding, attaching, or fixing something within another thing, whether it pertains to linguistic phenomena or the manipulation of beliefs and ideas.
The word "infixed" is derived from the verb "infix", which originates from the Latin word "infixus". "Infixus" is the past participle form of the Latin verb "infigere". The prefix "in-" in Latin indicates "into" or "within", and "figere" means "to fix" or "to fasten". Hence, "infix" pertains to inserting or implanting something firmly into or within another thing. "Infixed" is the past tense or past participle form of the verb "infix", indicating that something has been firmly inserted or implanted.
