verb
infix
Infix (verb) means to fix something firmly in place by pushing it in.
verb
1
To fix something firmly in place by pushing it in.
"to infix a sting, spear, or dart"
"The fatal Dart a ready Passage found, And deep within his Heart infix’d the Wound:"
2
(grammar) To add a piece of meaning into the middle of a word rather than at the start or end.
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Etymology
A back-formation from Middle English infixed (“stuck in”), from Latin infixus, the past participle of infigō (“to fasten in”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of infix?
"infix" (verb) means to fix something firmly in place by pushing it in.
What is another word for infix?
Other words for "infix" include insert, enter, introduce.
What are the different meanings of infix?
"infix" has 2 main meanings: 1. To fix something firmly in place by pushing it in; 2. (grammar) To add a piece of meaning into the middle of a word rather than at the start or end.
