Definition

A method used to reduce words to their base or root form by removing prefixes and suffixes.

Example

Stemming is often used in natural language processing to improve search results.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the technique called stemming?

Yeah, I think it's used in climbing, right?

Exactly! It helps you balance better when you're on the wall.

That sounds really useful, especially for tricky routes!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The action of removing prefixes or suffixes from a word to find its base form.

Example

Stemming helps in improving the accuracy of search results by reducing words to their root forms.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I need to start stemming my procrastination habits.

That's a good idea! What do you plan to do?

I might create a schedule to help with stemming the distractions.

Root Explanation

Stemming is derived from the word 'stem' (from Old English 'stem', meaning the main trunk of a plant) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The word 'stemming' refers to the process of removing the stem or base form of a word, often used in linguistics and botany.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'stem' as the main part of a plant, and when you add '-ing', it indicates the action of doing something with that stem. This helps you remember that 'stemming' is about the process related to the main part.

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