Explanation
A bound morphological element attached to a base and contributing grammatical or lexical meaning. It shows how words grow through recurring meaningful material at or within their edges.
Example
The concept becomes visible in use and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.
Counterexample
An affix cannot normally stand alone as an independent word.
Distinction
An affix cannot normally stand alone as an independent word.
Effect on thought and perception
It shows how words grow through recurring meaningful material at or within their edges.
Resonance
It shows how words grow through recurring meaningful material at or within their edges.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Affix“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-MOR-W0088. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-MOR-W0088The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.