THE POWER OF MORPHEMES: HOW FREE AND BOUND MORPHEMES CREATE MEANING
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Key words: Morphemes, free morphemes, bound morphemes, language acquisition, language units, semantic significanceAbstrak
Morphemes, the smallest units of meaning in language, play a pivotal role in shaping human communication. This paper delves into the intricate relationship between free and bound morphemes, exploring how these linguistic building blocks combine to create a vast array of words and meanings. By examining the structure and function of morphemes, we gain insights into the cognitive processes underlying language acquisition, comprehension, and production. Through a comprehensive analysis of various languages, we highlight the universal and language-specific aspects of morphemic structure and meaning. Furthermore, we discuss the implications of morphemic analysis for fields such as linguistics, education, and language technology.##submission.citations##
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