Lemma

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛmə/

Lemma (noun)

  1. The main form of a word used to represent all its variations.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Lemma

Formal