First Known Use: 1502
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1infix
verb in·fix \ˈin-ˌfiks, in-ˈ\
Definition of INFIX
transitive verb
1
: to fasten or fix by piercing or thrusting in
2
: to impress firmly in the consciousness or disposition
3
: to insert (as a sound or letter) as an infix
— in·fix·ation \ˌin-(ˌ)fik-ˈsā-shən\ noun
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Origin of INFIX
Latin infixus, past participle of infigere, from in- + figere to fasten — more at fix
Synonym Discussion of INFIX
implant, inculcate, instill, inseminate, infix mean to introduce into the mind. implant implies teaching that makes for permanence of what is taught <implanted a love of reading in her students>. inculcate implies persistent or repeated efforts to impress on the mind <tried to inculcate in him high moral standards>. instill stresses gradual, gentle imparting of knowledge over a long period of time <instill traditional values in your children>. inseminate applies to a sowing of ideas in many minds so that they spread through a class or nation <inseminated an unquestioning faith in technology>. infix stresses firmly inculcating a habit of thought <infixed a chronic cynicism>.
2infix
noun in·fix \ˈin-ˌfiks\
Definition of INFIX
: a derivational or inflectional affix appearing in the body of a word (as Sanskrit -n- in vindami “I know” as contrasted with vid “to know”)
First Known Use of INFIX
1881
3infix
adjective in·fix \same as 2\
Definition of INFIX
First Known Use of INFIX
1971
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