transfix in English dictionary

  • transfix

    Meanings and definitions of "transfix"

    • (linguistics) A discontinuous affix, which occurs at more than one position in a word, typical of Semitic languages.
    • (transitive) To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
    • (transitive) To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.
    • (transitive) To fix or impale.
    • noun
      (linguistics)
      A discontinuous affix, which occurs at more than one position in a word, typical of Semitic languages.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To fix or impale.
    • To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing fear.
    • verb
      pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
    • verb
      to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"

    Synonyms of "transfix" in English dictionary

    spike, impale, interest are the top synonyms of "transfix" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of transfix

    • transfix ( third-person singular simple present transfixes, present participle transfixing, simple past and past participle transfixed)
    • transfix ( plural  transfixes)
    • transfix (plural transfixes)
    • transfix (third-person singular simple present transfixes, present participle transfixing, simple past and past participle transfixed)
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