Question

the word transfix is from the latin transfigere, from the prefix trans- plus figere meaning \to fasten.\ it shares the same root with affix and fixture. based on this information, transfix probably means ______. 1 to cause an abrupt change in something 2 to hold something in place by piercing through 3 to attempt to repair something that has been broken

Explanation:

The word comes from Latin transfigere: trans- (across/through) + figere (to fasten). The root "fasten" aligns with holding something, and trans- implies piercing through to hold it fixed, matching option 2.

Answer:

1. to hold something in place by piercing through