Standard Lemma guide

superfix

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One or more letters or sounds added at the top of a word to modify the meaning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Superfixes are found in the Maya script.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To add one or more letters or sounds to the top of a word to change the word's meaning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From super- + -fix.