The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.): The smallest discrete unit of written language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more letters or symbols and one or more morphemes.
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Example
Polonius: What do you read, my lord?
Hamlet: Words, words, words.
Hamlet: Words, words, words.
Order number
3
Part of speech
noun
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