affixable
Able to stick
Affixable describes something that can be attached or fastened to something else.
The term applies both to physical objects like labels or stamps and to linguistic elements like prefixes and suffixes that can be added to words.
The sticker is affixable to any smooth surface.
In grammar contexts, affixable morphemes are those capable of being joined to a root or base word to modify its meaning.
Smallest meaningful language unit
- derivationSource or origin tracing
- inflectionWord form alteration
- agglutinationJoining units into wholes
- conjugationVerb form variation system
declension · paradigm · lexeme · bound · free · root · stem · base
morpheme
Smallest meaningful language unit
- derivationSource or origin tracing
- inflectionWord form alteration
- agglutinationJoining units into wholes
conjugation · declension · paradigm · lexeme · bound · free · root · stem · base · clitic
glue
Bonding substance
fasten · secure · stick · bond · adhere · clip · clamp · hook · strap · latch
affixableunattachable
Cannot be connected
detached · loose · free-floating · incompatible · separate
prefix, affix, suffix, crucifix, transfix, affixed, infix, affixes, affixing