Latin · root
figere
fasten
Words sharing this root
affixTo fasten something onto a base or surface.crucifixA cross bearing an image or figure of Jesus.crucifixionExecution by fastening someone to a cross.crucifyTo execute people by fastening them to a cross.fixTo put something into the condition needed for use.fixDishonestly arrange a desired result.fixSet or hold something firmly in position.fixationThe act of stabilizing something so it remains in place or condition.fixationThe conversion of nitrogen or carbon into compounds organisms can use.prefixAn element added at the beginning of a word or sequence, or the act of adding it.suffixAn element added to the end of a word, or the act of adding one.