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reaffix Meaning & Definition

(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfiks

What Does Reaffix Mean?

Reaffix is used as a verb meaning to affix (something) again. It can also mean to reattach (something) physically.

Quick Facts About Reaffix

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfiks/
Syllables3
Verb formsreaffixes, reaffixing, reaffixed
First known use1723

Reaffix Definition (Verb)

  1. to affix (something) again
  2. to reattach (something) physically

    reaffix a label / … quietly walked over to the fallen MSU backdrop and reaffixed it to the frame.

Synonyms of Reaffix

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Reaffix in a Sentence

He reaffixed the fallen poster to the wall.

reaffix a label

… quietly walked over to the fallen MSU backdrop and reaffixed it to the frame.

reaffix a label / … quietly walked over to the fallen MSU backdrop and reaffixed it to the frame.

Word Forms & Grammar

re·af·fixed

re·af·fix·ing

re·af·fix·es

reaffix

reaffixed

reaffixes

reaffixing

reaffix (third-person singular simple present reaffixes, present participle reaffixing, simple past and past participle reaffixed)

Origin of Reaffix

From re- + affix.

First Known Use

1723

How to Pronounce Reaffix

Reaffix is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfiks/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (fiks).

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