Lexi1 - infix - definition and examples

infix (noun) /ˈɪnfɪks/

1

(linguistics) An affix inserted inside a root, such as -ma- in English edumacation.

2

(linguistics, proscribed) A morpheme that always appears between other morphemes in a word, such as -i- and -o- in English (i.e. an interfix).

1

(transitive) To instill.

2

(transitive, linguistics) To insert a morpheme inside an existing word.

1

(linguistics) An affix inserted inside a root, such as -ma- in English edumacation.

2

(linguistics, proscribed) A morpheme that always appears between other morphemes in a word, such as -i- and -o- in English (i.e. an interfix).

1

(transitive) To instill.

2

(transitive, linguistics) To insert a morpheme inside an existing word.