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affixation

/ˌæfɪkˈseɪʃən/

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1 · noun

the addition of a prefix or suffix to a word

词缀添加法

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The teacher used affixation to explain how useful becomes usefulness.
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老师用添加词缀的方法解释 useful 怎样变成 usefulness。
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Pronunciation: /ˌæfɪkˈseɪʃən/

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