affix

The first thing we must take into account in order to know the term affix is ​​its etymological origin. In this case, we can determine that it is a word that derives from the Latin “affixus” and that it means “correctly placed particles”. In the same way, we can indicate that it is the result of the sum of two clearly delimited components:
-The prefix “ad-”, which can be translated as “towards”.
-The adjective “fixus”, which is equivalent to “fixed”.

Is named affix to linguistic sequence that modifies the meaning of a concept. It may be a prefix (an affix that is placed before the term to be modified), a suffix (is placed at the end of the term) or a infix (is introduced in the middle of the word).

The prefixIn this way, it is an affix that is added to the beginning of a term to modify its meaning, giving rise to a derived word. If the prefix "Post" adheres to the term "modern", the concept of "Postmodern". This notion created from the affix "Post" refers to the characteristics of something that link it to a certain movement or style that developed in the twentieth century: "This is one of the best postmodern artists on the Asian continent", "Critics described the film as postmodern because of its theme", "The Austrian author surprised with a postmodern and pessimistic book".

The affix that is incorporated at the end of the term is known as suffix. Thanks to suffixes, it is possible to convert an adjective into a noun. "Weakness", to cite a case, is a noun that arises from the adjective "weak" and the suffix "Ity": "The American team has few weaknesses, but we will do everything possible to achieve a victory.", "He knows my weakness and will try to take advantage of it", "I don't find any weakness in the project".

As for the infixesThese affixes are not used in Spanish. On the other hand, in tongues semitic like Hebrew and Arabic they are very common.

In the same way, we cannot ignore that there is another meaning of the term affix at hand. Specifically, it is used within the canine field and defines a name that is requested from the relevant body (Canine Societies) to be included in all the names of the dogs that are owned, regardless of their breed or pedigree.

It is a kind of "surname" for dogs with which they are identified with their owner. It should be noted that the aforementioned kennel is for life for the person or litter that has requested it, that no one can own more than one kennel and that to be the owner of it it is essential to be the owner of the mother of the litter.

Specifically, in Spain applications for affixes are made from the Royal Canine Society of Spain to the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), which is based in Belgium and is in charge of granting them.