infixation
/ˌɪnfɪkˈseɪʃən/
noun
- The process or result of inserting an infix into a word.
- The study of infixation helps linguists understand word formation.
- Infixation is a common morphological process in many Austronesian languages.
- Some English slang uses infixation for emphasis, like 'abso-bloody-lutely'.