sememe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The smallest unit of meaning; especially, the meaning expressed by a morpheme.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛmiːm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sememe.wav

Word forms

sememe sememes

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek σημαίνω (sēmaínō, “I signify, I mean”) + -eme. Compare morpheme.

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