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Definition of Infix
1. Verb. Put or introduce into something. "Insert a picture into the text"
Generic synonyms: Attach
Specialized synonyms: Connect, Plug In, Plug Into, Penetrate, Cannulate, Cannulise, Cannulize, Canulate, Intubate, Input, Instil, Instill, Embed, Engraft, Imbed, Implant, Plant, Sandwich, Graft, Transplant
Derivative terms: Insert, Insert, Insertion, Introduction
2. Noun. An affix that is inserted inside the word.
3. Verb. Attach a morpheme into a stem word.
Definition of Infix
1. v. t. To set; to fasten or fix by piercing or thrusting in; as, to infix a sting, spear, or dart.
2. n. Something infixed.
Definition of Infix
1. Verb. (transitive) To instill. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive linguistics) To insert a morpheme inside an existing word. ¹
3. Noun. (linguistics) A morpheme inserted inside an existing word, such as (term -i-) and (term -o-) in English. This adds additional meaning or alters the meaning of the morpheme it is inserted into. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Infix
1. to implant [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: implant
Medical Definition of Infix
1. 1. To set; to fasten or fix by piercing or thrusting in; as, to infix a sting, spear, or dart. "The fatal dart a ready passage found, And deep within her heart infixed the wound." (Dryden) 2. To implant or fix; to instill; to inculcate, as principles, thoughts, or instructions; as, to infix good principles in the mind, or ideas in the memory. Origin: L. Infixus, p.p of infigere to infix; pref. In- in + figere to fix: cf. F. Infixer. See Fix. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Infix
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