WHAT IS AN AFFIX?

or stem that gives a word a

Affix Definition: An affix is an word attachment to a root
different meaning.

What does affix mean?

If an affix is attached to the beginning of a word, it is called
a prefix. If an affix is attached to the end of a word, it is
called a suffix.
 Different Types of
Affixes

The two most common types of affixes are prefixes
and suffixes.
 What are Preffixes?

Prefixes are a type of affix. Prefixes are pre (before) fixed
(attached) to a root or stem to create a new word with a new
meaning.
mis- (wrong)
That word is misspelled.
The word is spelled wrong
non- (not)
The noise was nonstop.
The noise did not stop.
un- (not)
His work was unsatisfactory.
His work was not satisfactory
 What are Suffixes?

Suffixes are a type of affix.
Suffixes are suf (under/after) fixed (attached) to a root or stem
to create a new word with a new meaning.
-ly (like)
She was wonderfully
She was striking like wonder
-able (able to)
The part is adaptable.
The part is able to adapt
-ible (able to)
The writing was incomprehensible.
The writing was not able to be comprehended.