suffix
['sʌfɪks]
n. 缀, 标

vt. 添缀

[] 缀



suffix
[ noun ]

1. an affix that is added at the end of the word

<noun.communication>

[ verb ]

1. attach a suffix to

<verb.contact>
suffix words

Suffix \Suf*fix"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Suffixed}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Suffixing}.]
To add or annex to the end, as a letter or syllable to a
word; to append.


Suffix \Suf"fix\, n. [L. suffixus, p. p. of suffigere to fasten
on, to affix; sub under + figere to fix: cf. F. suffixe. See
{Fix}.]
1. A letter, letters, syllable, or syllables added or
appended to the end of a word or a root to modify the
meaning; a postfix.

2. (Math.) A subscript mark, number, or letter. See
{Subscript}, a.