morphemes

Definition of morphemesnext
plural of morpheme

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for morphemes
Noun
  • Chief among terms to know and use are bonjour (hello) by day and bonsoir (good evening) at night.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • For African art biennials, the terms of engagement have fundamentally shifted.
    Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Swift, who declined to comment, has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Ethan began learning to express himself through a combination of short spoken phrases and pointing to icons on a tablet.
    Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Morphemes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphemes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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