free morpheme
Definitions
A morpheme that can carry meaning on its own, and does not require a prefix, suffix, or infix to give it meaning.
Equivalents
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Suomivapaa morfeemi
Examples
“Book is a free morpheme, but the -s on books is not, because -s carries no meaning until joined to a free morpheme.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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