morpheme
What is another word for morpheme? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The smallest unit within a word that carries meaning.
We haven't recorded synonyms for morpheme yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use morpheme
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
free morpheme
bound morpheme
grammatical morpheme
plural morpheme
It is a technical term used mainly in linguistics.
Etymology
The word came into English from French morphème, which goes back to the Ancient Greek word morphḗ, meaning shape or form. It can be analysed as morph plus the suffix -eme.
Full origin of morpheme →Frequently asked questions
What is a morpheme?
A morpheme is the smallest part of a word that has a meaning of its own, such as un-, happy or the plural -s. Some words are a single morpheme and others are built from several.
What is the plural of morpheme?
The plural is morphemes.
Where does the word morpheme come from?
It comes from French morphème, which ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek word for shape or form.
