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
  • If seed phrases for crypto wallets are exposed, attackers could drain funds permanently.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Learning basic phrases and customs can help travelers engage meaningfully and respectfully in Portugal.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Morphemes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphemes. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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