Definition

Describing a situation where something is inserted between two other things, often used in mathematics or linguistics.

Example

Infix notation places operators between the operands, like in the expression 3 + 4.

Conversation

I was reading about different programming styles last night.

Oh really? Did you come across any interesting concepts?

Yes, I learned about infix notation and how it works with operators.

That sounds cool! It's a bit different from prefix notation, isn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A part of a word that is inserted within the word itself, often used in linguistics to change its meaning or form.

Example

In Tagalog, the infix -um- is added to the verb to indicate a change in tense.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an infix in linguistics?

No, I haven't! What is it?

It's a type of affix that appears in the middle of a word, like in Tagalog.

Definition

To insert a part of a word into another word, usually in linguistics, or to firmly establish an idea in someone's mind.

Example

In linguistics, you can infix a vowel into a word to change its meaning.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we infix sounds into our speech?

Yeah, it's interesting how we naturally do that without thinking.

Right? It's like we infix our emotions into the words we choose.

Root Explanation

Infix → It is formed from "in-" (meaning in or into) and "figere" (meaning to fix or fasten). The word "infix" means to fix or insert something into another thing, particularly within a word.

Memory Tip

Think of putting something 'in' ('in-') to 'fix' ('figere') it in place — that's what infix means.

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