INFIXES Meaning and
Definition
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Infixes are a type of affix that are inserted into a base word or root to modify its meaning or grammatical function. Unlike prefixes, which are added at the beginning of a word, and suffixes, which are added at the end, infixes are inserted within the word itself.
Infixes are commonly found in certain languages, such as Tagalog, Bantu languages, and Austronesian languages. They are used to denote various grammatical aspects, including tense, aspect, mood, and plurality. In some cases, they can also change the meaning of the root word.
The insertion of infixes can sometimes alter the pronunciation of the base word. For example, in Tagalog, the infix "-in-" is commonly used to indicate the completion of an action. When this infix is inserted into a base word, it often results in a change in stress pattern and syllable length.
In addition to modifying verbs, infixes can also be used to modify nouns and adjectives in some languages. For instance, in Bantu languages, infixes can be used to indicate different noun classes.
Overall, infixes are an essential component of certain language structures, contributing to the rich and nuanced expression of meaning and grammatical functions.
Common Misspellings for INFIXES
Etymology of INFIXES
The word "infixes" originates from the Latin word "infīxus", which is the past participle of the verb "infīgere". "Infīgere" consists of the prefix "in-" meaning "in" or "into" and the verb "fīgere" meaning "to fix" or "to fasten". Thus, the etymology of "infixes" suggests the idea of something being fixed or inserted into a word.
Similar spelling words for INFIXES
- invest,
- infested,
- invisible,
- Indexes,
- invisibly,
- invested,
- Affixes,
- infest,
- in focus,
- infix,
- investor.
Conjugate verb Infixes
CONDITIONAL
I
would infix
we
would infix
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would infix
he/she/it
would infix
they
would infix
FUTURE
I
will infix
we
will infix
you
will infix
he/she/it
will infix
they
will infix
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have infixed
we
will have infixed
you
will have infixed
he/she/it
will have infixed
they
will have infixed
PAST
I
infixed
we
infixed
you
infixed
he/she/it
infixed
they
infixed
PAST PERFECT
I
had infixed
we
had infixed
you
had infixed
he/she/it
had infixed
they
had infixed
PRESENT
I
infix
we
infix
you
infix
he/she/it
infixes
they
infix
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have infixed
we
have infixed
you
have infixed
he/she/it
has infixed
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have infixed
I
am infixing
we
are infixing
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he/she/it
is infixing
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are infixing
I
was infixing
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was infixing
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were infixing
I
will be infixing
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have been infixing
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have been infixing
I
had been infixing
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I
will have been infixing
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