Definitions

1. noun

A unit of meaning that is smaller than a word but larger than a morpheme, often referring to a minimal unit of semantic content in a sign or expression.

“The study of microsemes in language revealed new insights into the nature of meaning and context.”

2. noun

A very small unit of meaning in a sign, image, or other form of representation.

“The artist’s use of microsemes in her artwork created a complex web of meaning and interpretation.”