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Meaning of underlying form | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The abstract form that a given morpheme is postulated to have before any phonological rules are applied.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

underlying functor underlying set underlyingness undermaid undermaintenance undermakeup

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