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LEXEME [1 record]

Record 1 2004-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
DEF

A meaningful speech form that is an item of the vocabulary of a language.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
DEF

Unité signifiante (monème) appartenant à un inventaire illimité; ex.: dans "il est très gentil", l'unité "gentil" est commutable avec un très grand nombre d'autres adjectifs ("il est très bon, très généreux").

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
DEF

Palabra escrita, partícula o raíz que denota el signifado.

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