affixation
The word “affixation” has 4 syllables: af-fix-a-tion
It's pronounced as /ˌæfɪkˈseɪʃən/
What is synonym and antonym for affixation?
In the thesaurus, “affixation” has 48 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for affixation along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for affixation
- adhere
- attach
- batten
- belay
- bend
- bolt
- button
- cinch
- clamp
- clasp
- clench
- clinch
- clip
- coapt
- connect
- do up
- fasten
- fix
- glue
- hang
- harness
- hasp
- join
- lace
- lash
- latch
- link
- nail
- paste
- pin
- plaster
- reaffix
- reattach
- refasten
- refix
- resecure
- rivet
- screw
- shackle
- staple
- stick
- strap
- tack
- tackle
- tie
- toggle
- unite
- yoke
Antonyms for affixation
- break up
- detach
- disconnect
- disjoin
- disjoint
- dissever
- dissociate
- disunite
- divide
- divorce
- loose
- loosen
- part
- separate
- sever
- split
- sunder
- unbind
- uncouple
- undo
- unfasten
- unfix
- unhook
- unlash
- unlink
- untie
- unyoke
Example Sentences
- Affixation is an important process in the study of morphology.
- The teacher gave examples of affixation using common English prefixes and suffixes.
- Linguists analyze affixation to understand how new words are formed.
- In many languages, affixation can change a word’s grammatical function.
- The student confused affixation with compounding during the exam.
On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affixation, such as: adhere, attach, batten, belay, bend, bolt, break up.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.