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Topic: Grammar

affix

IPA: /əˈfɪks/

KK: /əˈfɪks/

noun

Definition: A part of a word that is added to the beginning or end, like a prefix or suffix, to change its meaning or create a new word. It can also refer to something that is attached or added to something else.

Example: In linguistics, an affix can change the meaning of a word by adding a prefix or suffix.

transitive verb

Definition: To attach or add something to another object, often at the end or as an addition.

Example: Please affix the label to the package before sending it.

affixal

IPA: /əˈfɪksəl/

KK: /əˈfɪksəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a part of a word that is added to the beginning or end to change its meaning.

Example: The affixal nature of the word allows it to change meaning when combined with different prefixes and suffixes.

affixation

IPA: /əˌfɪkˈseɪʃən/

KK: /əˌfɪkˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: This term refers to the process of adding a prefix or suffix to a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

Example: The process of affixation is essential in understanding how words are formed in English.

affixial

IPA: /əˈfɪkʃəl/

KK: /əˈfɪkʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a part of a word that is added to its base form, such as a prefix or suffix.

Example: The affixial nature of the word changes its meaning significantly.

affixment

IPA: /əˈfɪksmənt/

KK: /əˈfɪksmənt/

noun

Definition: A connection or addition made to something, often referring to a part that is attached or joined.

Example: The affixment of the label was crucial for proper identification of the package.

affricative

IPA: /æˈfrɪkətɪv/

KK: /æfˈrɪkətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of speech sound that begins as a stop and releases as a fricative, creating a combined sound.

Example: The affricative sounds in the language include both a stop and a fricative component.

noun

Definition: A type of speech sound that begins as a stop and releases as a fricative, often found in languages like English.

Example: The affricative sound in 'judge' is produced by first blocking the airflow and then releasing it with friction.

afore

IPA: /əˈfɔːr/

KK: /əˈfɔr/

adverb

Definition: At an earlier time; before.

Example: He had seen the movie afore, so he knew the ending.

aforementioned

IPA: /əˈfɔːrˌmɛnʧd/

KK: /əˈfɔrˌmɛnʧt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has been mentioned before in a conversation or text.

Example: The aforementioned points were discussed in the meeting.

noun

Definition: This term refers to something that has been mentioned earlier in a conversation or text.

Example: The aforementioned points were discussed in the meeting.

agentive

IPA: //ˈeɪdʒəntɪv//

KK: /ˈeɪdʒəntɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that shows or relates to an agent, which is a person or thing that performs an action. For example, in language, it refers to forms that indicate who is doing the action.

Example: In linguistics, the term 'agentive' describes forms that denote the doer of an action.

noun

Definition: A form of a word that indicates the doer of an action or the one who performs a task.

Example: In linguistics, the term 'agentive' describes a form that indicates the doer of an action.

agglutinability

IPA: /əˌɡluːtɪnəˈbɪləti/

KK: /əˌɡluːtɪnəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of something, like cells, to stick together or clump in response to certain substances.

Example: The agglutinability of the red blood cells is crucial for blood typing.

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