affixation
[/ˌæfɪkˈseɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: affixations
afixação
1. The linguistic process of attaching affixes (prefixes, suffixes, or infixes) to a word root or stem to create new words or modify word meaning
The affixation of the prefix 'un-' to 'happy' creates the word 'unhappy'.
A afixação do prefixo 'des-' a 'feliz' cria a palavra 'infeliz'.
2. In morphology, the systematic addition of bound morphemes to free morphemes
Affixation is one of the main mechanisms of word formation in English.
A afixação é um dos principais mecanismos de formação de palavras em português.
3. The act or result of attaching something firmly
The affixation of the seal to the document made it official.
A afixação do selo no documento o tornou oficial.
Affixation is a fundamental concept in linguistics and morphology education in both Brazilian and Portuguese universities. The term is primarily used in academic and educational contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly taught in Portuguese language and linguistics courses. The understanding of affixation is essential for studying Portuguese word formation, particularly given the language's rich system of prefixes and suffixes.
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