What is another word for affixations?

Pronunciation: [ɐfɪksˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA)

Affixations are prefixes, suffixes, infixes, and circumfixes that are added to base words to create new words with altered meanings. Synonyms for affixations include word formations, word derivations, prefixes and suffixes, morphological processes, and word structures. These terms are all used to describe the process of adding or changing the affixes of a word to modify its meaning or function. Affixations are an important aspect of language and allow for the creation of new words and the evolution of language over time. Understanding the different types of affixations and their meanings can greatly improve one's ability to comprehend and use words effectively.

What are the hypernyms for Affixations?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Related words: prefixes and suffixes, English affix, English verb prefixes, Latin affix, prefix list, English suffixes, English verb suffixes, Latin suffixes

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