Definition

In a way that relates to the smallest units of meaning in a language.

Example

The word can be analyzed morphemically to understand its structure.

Conversation

Did you ever think about how words can be analyzed morphemically?

Not really! What does that mean exactly?

It just means looking at the smallest units of meaning in words.

Oh, that sounds interesting! I should pay more attention to that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Morphemically → It is formed from "morpheme" (from Greek "morphe", meaning form or shape) and "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "morphemically" refers to something that relates to the form or structure of morphemes, the smallest units of meaning in a language.

Memory Tip

Think of 'morpheme' as the 'form' of language, and remember that 'morphemically' means relating to the structure of these forms.

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