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The "izn" in shiznit, e.g., to a linguist
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infix
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Wikipedia
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An infix is an affix inserted inside a word stem (an existing word). It contrasts with adfix , a rare term for an affix attached to the outside of a stem, such as a prefix or suffix . When marking text for interlinear glossing , most affixes are separated ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Infix \In*fix"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Infixed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Infixing .] [L. infixus, p. p of infigere to infix; pref. in- in + figere to fix: cf. F. infixer. See Fix .] To set; to fasten or fix by piercing or thrusting in; as, to infix a sting, spear, ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an affix that is inserted inside the word
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context linguistics English) A morpheme inserted inside an existing word, such as (term -i- English) and (term -o- English) in English. vb. 1 (context transitive English) To set; to fasten or fix by piercing or thrusting in. 2 (context transitive English) ...
Usage examples of infix.
Whom so dismayd when Cambell had espide,Againe he droue at him with double might,That nought mote stay the steele, till in his sideThe mortall point most cruelly empight:Where fast infixed, whilest he sought by slightIt forth to wrest, the staffe a sunder brake,And left the head behind: with which despightHe all enrag'd, his shiuering speare did shake,And charging him a fresh thus felly him bespake.