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Definition of reaffix

reaffix

/ˌriːəˈfɪks/
re · af · fix
Past Simple:reaffixed
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Past Participle:reaffixed
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Present Participle:reaffixing
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reaffix Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To attach, fasten, or stick something back into its original or proper place after it has been removed or detached.

Example

"After repainting the front door, the contractor had to carefully reaffix the brass handle and the house numbers."

2

To place a formal mark, seal, stamp, or signature on a document once again.

Example

"Because the original contract was torn, the notary was required to print a fresh copy and reaffix her official seal."

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• Rhymes for reaffix

• Nearby Words

readymix
reaffirm
reaffirmation
reaffix
real
realign
realignment

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the prefix 're-' (meaning again) with the verb 'affix', which stems from the Latin 'affixus', the past participle of 'affigere' (to fasten to).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reaffix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reaffix
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