interfix

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An empty morph inserted between two morphemes in the process of word formation, such as English -i- and -o-.
  2. A transfix.
  3. An association link.
verb
  1. To attach or anchor (two or more parts) together.
  2. To insert (an interfix) between two morphemes.

Word forms

interfix interfixes interfixing interfixed

Etymology

From inter- + fix.

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