The difference between Affix and Supplement

When used as nouns, affix means that which is affixed, whereas supplement means something added, especially to make up for a deficiency.

When used as verbs, affix means to attach, whereas supplement means to provide or make a supplement to something.


check bellow for the other definitions of Affix and Supplement

  1. Affix as a noun:

    That which is affixed; an appendage.

  2. Affix as a noun (linguistic morphology):

    A bound morpheme added to the word's stem's end.

  3. Affix as a noun (linguistic morphology):

    A bound morpheme added to a word's stem; the term comprises prefixes, suffixes, infixes, circumfixes, and suprafixes.

  4. Affix as a noun (mathematics):

    The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).

  5. Affix as a noun (decorative art):

    Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.

  1. Affix as a verb (transitive):

    To attach.

    Examples:

    "to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to somebody"

  2. Affix as a verb (transitive):

    To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.

    Examples:

    "to affix a syllable to a word; to affix a seal to an instrument; to affix one's name to a writing"

  3. Affix as a verb (transitive):

    To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.

    Examples:

    "eyes affixed upon the ground"

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  1. Supplement as a noun:

    Something added, especially to make up for a deficiency.

  2. Supplement as a noun:

    An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors or brings up to date.

  3. Supplement as a noun:

    An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject.

  4. Supplement as a noun (geometry):

    An angle that, when added to a given angle, makes 180; a supplementary angle.

  5. Supplement as a noun (nutrition, bodybuilding):

    A vitamin, herbal extract or chemical compound ingested to meet dietary deficiencies or enhance muscular development.

  1. Supplement as a verb:

    To provide or make a supplement to something.