Thursday, October 13, 2011

What is an affix? (Linguistics)

What is an affix? (Linguistics)

 

Definition
  An affix is a bound morpheme that is joined before, after, or within a root or stem.
Discussion
  An affix is joined by derivation or inflection.
Kinds
  Here are some kinds of affixes:
 
Comparison of kinds of affixes
  Here is a table showing some kinds of affixes with examples:
 
Affix
Relationship to root or stem
Example
prefix
Occurs in the front of a root or stem
unhappy
suffix
Occurs at the end of a root or stem
happiness
infix
Occurs inside of a root or stem
bumili 'buy' (Tagalog, Philippines)
circumfix
Occurs in two parts on both outer edges of a root or stem
kabaddangan 'help' (Tuwali Ifugao, Philippines)
simulfix
Replaces one or more phonemes in the root or stem
man + plural > men
suprafix
Superimposed on one or more syllables in the root or stem as a suprasegmental
stress in the words 'produce, n. and pro'duce, v.
Generic
  An affix is a kind of
 

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