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sememe

Sememe (noun) means the smallest unit of meaning; especially, the meaning expressed by a morpheme.

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The smallest unit of meaning; especially, the meaning expressed by a morpheme.
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Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek σημαίνω (sēmaínō, “I signify, I mean”) + -eme. Compare morpheme.

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"sememe" (noun) means the smallest unit of meaning; especially, the meaning expressed by a morpheme.

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