Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exeme
Noun
/ˈɛks.iːm/
Definition
An exeme is a unique unit of expression used to represent a specific meaning within a language.
Examples
- The term ‘dog’ is an exeme that signifies a specific animal.
- In analyzing texts, linguists often identify exemes to explore meaning.
- Exemes can vary greatly between different languages and cultures.
Meaning
In linguistics, an exeme refers to the minimal unit of meaning that corresponds to a form, similar to a morpheme but focused on the spoken or written representation.
Synonyms
- Lexeme
- Signifier
- Symbol
