Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subfix
Noun
ˈsʌb.fɪks
Definition
A subfix is a morpheme that is added to the end of a base word to create a new word or modify its meaning.
Examples
- The subfix ‘ing’ in ‘running’ indicates the present participle form of the verb.
- In the word ‘friendliness’, ‘ness’ is a subfix that turns the adjective ‘friendly’ into a noun.
Meaning
In linguistics, a subfix functions similarly to a suffix, providing additional information or altering the word’s role in a sentence.
Synonyms
- suffix
- affix
