Standard Lemma guide

infixion

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪnˈfɪk.ʃən/
  • rhymes with -ɪkʃən

1

noun

Meaning 1

The addition of an infix.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • In Elvish, nasal infixion is a frequent means of forming derivatives from roots.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From infix + -ion.