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interfix.

An empty morph inserted between two morphemes in the process of word formation, such as English -i- and -o-.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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.

    dated
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *-tér Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥tér Proto-Italic *n̥ter Latin inter Latin inter-bor. English inter- English fix English interfix From inter- + fix.

verb

  1. To attach or anchor (two or more parts) together.

    transitive

  2. To insert (an interfix) between two morphemes.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *-tér Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥tér Proto-Italic *n̥ter Latin inter Latin inter-bor. English inter- English fix English interfix From inter- + fix.

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