What is infixation?

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What is infixation?

Infixation is a process of word formation in which an affix is inserted within the root or base of a word, resulting in a new word with a different meaning or grammatical function. This is different from prefixation and suffixation, where affixes are added to the beginning or end of a word, respectively. Infixation is relatively rare in English but is more commonly found in other languages, such as Tagalog and Malay.