morphemes

Definition of morphemesnext
plural of morpheme
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Noun
  • Is that the lesson of the last few years for China, in terms of Taiwan?
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The 22-year-old was viewed as having a positive tournament across five matches, and United rate his overall data as a good fit for the squad in terms of ground coverage, possession-winning and passing.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This may include words or phrases found in Google searches or in emails.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
  • No one even attempts the accent, and a few kitschy phrases are not going to cut it, not even from supporting stars like Henry Winkler and Lena Headey.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Morphemes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphemes. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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