sememe

/sɛˈmiːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A sememe is a minimal unit of meaning in a language, such as a word or a morpheme.

“The study of sememes helps linguists understand the fundamental building blocks of language.”

2. noun

In philosophy, a sememe can refer to a minimal unit of meaning or thought.

“The philosopher explored the concept of sememes in relation to the nature of reality.”

Synonyms

  • logogram
  • morpheme

Antonyms

  • holophrase
  • sentence