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English
Etymology
The common element of prefix, suffix, and affix — all ultimately from en la figere to fasten.
Pronunciation
en /fɪks/ RP
Suffix
en grammar Forming nouns denoting a morpheme used in word formation joined to a word in the specified way
en infix attached within
en circumfix attached around
en chiefly grammar Forming verbs denoting fastening or attaching (something) in the specified way
en suffix append
en prefix preface
Usage notes
Used to form new words only in language-related fields.
Derived terms
en
See also
en -fixation
en productive suffixes