affixion

noun

af·​fix·​ion

ə-ˈfik-shən,

a-

plural -s

: the act of affixing : the state of being affixed

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin affixion-, affixio, from Latin affixus (past participle of affigere to fasten to) + -ion-, -io -ion

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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