Infix

usgb/ˈɪnfɪks/
noun

A word or letter placed within another word.

In the word 'brotherhood', 'er' is an infix.
Visual representation of "infix" - A word or letter placed within another word.

Often appears as...

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  • infixed word

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

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Linguistic Rarity

Infixes are uncommon in English but prevalent in other languages like Tagalog.

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You won’t find many infixed words in English compared to some other languages.
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Word Alteration

An infix can change the meaning of a word or its grammatical function.

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The concept of ‘infix’ might remind English speakers of contractions, like ‘can’t’ or ‘won’t’.
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Pronunciation Impact

Inserting an infix might impact the pronunciation and stress of the host word.

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English doesn’t often change word stress with infixes, unlike some languages.
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