Associations to the word «Transfix»
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Wiktionary
TRANSFIX, noun. (linguistics) A discontinuous affix, which occurs at more than one position in a word, typical of Semitic languages.
TRANSFIX, verb. (transitive) To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
TRANSFIX, verb. (transitive) To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.
TRANSFIX, verb. (transitive) To fix or impale.
Dictionary definition
TRANSFIX, verb. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra".
TRANSFIX, verb. Pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer".
Wise words
Words to me were magic. You could say a word and it could
conjure up all kinds of images or feelings or a chilly
sensation or whatever. It was amazing to me that words had
this power.