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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lexeme

/ˈlɛksɪmiː/ noun · British & US
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What does lexeme mean?

noun

A single unit of a word, such as a root or a morpheme, that carries meaning. A lexeme may have different forms, such as different tenses or cases, but it remains the same unit of meaning.

Example

"The word 'run' is a lexeme that has different forms, such as 'runs', 'running', and 'runner', but all of these forms refer to the same unit of meaning."

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