Thursday, October 13, 2011

What is an infix?


What is an infix?

 

Definition
  An infix is an affix that is inserted within a root. or stem.
Example: Philippines (Tagalog)
  The focus marker -um- is a infix which is added after the first consonant of the root.
 
  • bili: root ‘buy’

  • -um-: infix ‘AGT’

  • bumili: word ‘bought’

  • Example (Chickasaw)
      In verb roots, a glottal stop is inserted to form a negative.
    Example (English)
      bloomin of abso-bloomin-lutely
    Generic
      An infix is a kind of
     

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