Definitions

1. noun

A small unit of meaning in a word or phrase, often a combination of a root and a derivational affix.

“The linguist studied the different semantemes in the English language to understand their evolution over time.”

2. noun

A semantic feature or concept that is abstracted from a word’s meaning, often used in semantic theory.

“The researcher identified several key semantemes in the word’s meaning, which explained its various uses and connotations.”