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 prefix "trans -" often implies across or through, and "figere" means "to fasten". So "transfix" likely means to hold something in place by piercing through, as it combines the idea of going through and fastening.

Answer:

1. to hold something in place by piercing through