Which term describes a prefix or suffix?

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Which term describes a prefix or suffix?

Think about parts that attach to a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. A prefix sits at the front, a suffix sits at the end, and both are types of an affix. An infix is attached inside the word, which is a different kind of modification. So, the term that covers both a prefix and a suffix is affix.

Think about parts that attach to a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. A prefix sits at the front, a suffix sits at the end, and both are types of an affix. An infix is attached inside the word, which is a different kind of modification. So, the term that covers both a prefix and a suffix is affix.

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