Associations to the word «Transfixed»
Noun
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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
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.