Definition

A person or thing that attaches or fastens something to another object.

Example

The affixer applied the label to the package before shipping.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a real affixer at work?

No, I haven’t! What do they actually do?

They help put things together, like labels or stickers.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know there was a name for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Affixer is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "figere" (meaning to fix or attach). The word describes the act of attaching something to another object or surface.

Memory Tip

Think of 'attaching' something ('ad-') firmly ('figere') — that's what affixer means.

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