Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eme
Noun
/iːm/
Definition
A term used in linguistics to refer to a minimal unit of meaning or an element of a larger unit, often associated with morphemes.
Examples
- The morpheme ‘un-‘ in ‘undo’ is an eme that alters the meaning of the base word.
- Understanding the eme is crucial for linguistic analysis.
- In phonetics, different emes contribute to the overall sound structure of a word.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ’eme’ can also refer to a functioning unit in various contexts, primarily linguistic.
Synonyms
- morpheme
- element
- unit
