Lemma
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛmə/
Lemma (noun)
- The main form of a word used to represent all its variations.
- A statement or proposition that is used as a basis for reasoning.
Examples
- The lemma of the verb is used in dictionaries.
- The lemma presented a clear argument for the theory.
Common collocations: base form, inflected forms, logical lemma, mathematical lemma