UNDERSTANDING BOUND MORPHEMES AND ALLOMORPHS IN MORPHOLOGY
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Keywords: Bound morpheme , allamorphs, morphology, word formation, prefix, suffix, infixes, circumfixes, function, interrelationship.##article.abstract##
Abstract:This article explores bound morphemes and allomorphs, essential
concepts in morphology. Bound morphemes, which cannot stand alone, include
prefixes, suffixes, infixes, and circumfixes, serving grammatical and derivational
functions. In contrast, allomorphs are variant forms of a single morpheme that appear
in different phonetic contexts but maintain the same meaning. The article examines
types of allomorphs and provides examples from English and other languages,
illustrating the complexities of morpheme variation and their significance in linguistic
structure. This analysis aims to enhance understanding of how morphemes contribute
to language development and usage.
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