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Affixes:
Affixes explains English word beginnings and endings through examples, with the page listing 1,250 entries and 10,000 examples.
About Affixes:
Affixes is a dictionary of English prefixes and suffixes that explains how word beginnings and endings sharpen, extend, or transform meaning. It contains more than 1,250 entries illustrated by about 10,000 examples, with entries defined and explained.
The content is based on Michael Quinion’s book Ologies and Isms: Word Beginnings and Endings, published by Oxford University Press, with new entries added. Users can search the entries or browse the index.
Key features
- Search entries for English prefixes and suffixes
- Browse the index of affix entries
- Read definitions and explanations for each entry
- View word examples illustrating each affix
Best for: People who want to understand English word beginnings and endings through defined examples.
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- More than 1,250 entries illustrated by about 10,000 examples
- Entries are defined and explained
- No advertisements on the site
Affixes: at a glance
- Website
- affixes.org
- Category
- Research & Data › Research & Study Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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What is Affixes based on?
Michael Quinion's book Ologies and Isms: Word Beginnings and Endings, published by Oxford University Press, updated with new entries.
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