The difference between Affix and Unite
When used as nouns, affix means that which is affixed, whereas unite means a british gold coin worth 20 shillings, first produced during the reign of king james i, and bearing a legend indicating the king's intention of uniting the kingdoms of england and scotland.
When used as verbs, affix means to attach, whereas unite means to bring together as one.
check bellow for the other definitions of Affix and Unite
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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"
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Unite as a verb (transitive):
To bring together as one.
Examples:
"The new government will try to unite the various factions."
"I hope this song can unite people from all different cultures."
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Unite as a verb (reciprocal):
To come together as one.
Examples:
"If we want to win, we will need to unite."
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Unite as a noun (UK, historical):
A British gold coin worth 20 shillings, first produced during the reign of King James I, and bearing a legend indicating the king's intention of uniting the kingdoms of England and Scotland.