Af-fĭx'1, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. AFFIXED (af-fĭkst); p. pr. & vb. n. AFFIXING.] [L. Lat. affixure, from Lat. affixus, a. & p. p. from affigere, to fasten to; ad and figere, to fix, q. v.]
Sense 1. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to unite; to fasten; as, to affix a syllable to a word; to affix a seal to an instrument.
Sense 2. To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to ideas, or ideas affixed to things. Locke.
Sense 3. To fix or fasten in any manner. “Should they [caterpillars] affix them to the leaves of a plant improper for their food.” Ray.
Synonyms— To attach; subjoin; connect; annex; unite.