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
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Affix as a noun:
That which is affixed; an appendage.
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Affix as a noun (linguistic morphology):
A bound morpheme added to the word's stem's end.
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Affix as a noun (linguistic morphology):
A bound morpheme added to a word's stem; the term comprises prefixes, suffixes, infixes, circumfixes, and suprafixes.
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Affix as a noun (mathematics):
The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
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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.
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Affix as a verb (transitive):
To attach.
Examples:
"to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to somebody"
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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"
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Affix as a verb (transitive):
To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.
Examples:
"eyes affixed upon the ground"
"rfquotek Edmund Spenser"
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Supplement as a noun:
Something added, especially to make up for a deficiency.
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Supplement as a noun:
An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors or brings up to date.
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Supplement as a noun:
An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject.
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Supplement as a noun (geometry):
An angle that, when added to a given angle, makes 180; a supplementary angle.
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Supplement as a noun (nutrition, bodybuilding):
A vitamin, herbal extract or chemical compound ingested to meet dietary deficiencies or enhance muscular development.
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Supplement as a verb:
To provide or make a supplement to something.