Lexeme
Pronunciation: /ˈəlksəm/
Lexeme (noun)
- A basic unit of meaning in a language, used to group different word forms that share the same core meaning.
- A concept that a dictionary treats as one entry, covering related forms that belong to the same word.
Examples
- A lexeme is a word meaning unit that stays the same across forms.
- The lexeme keeps its meaning even when the word form changes.