affix
/ˈæf.ɪks/noun
Middle School
1
A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
2
That which is affixed; an appendage.
3
The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
4
Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing