Definition of Bound morpheme

1. Noun. A morpheme that occurs only as part of a larger construction; eg an -s at the end of plural nouns.

Exact synonyms: Bound Form
Generic synonyms: Morpheme
Specialized synonyms: Combining Form, Affix

Definition of Bound morpheme

1. Noun. A morpheme that can only occur when bound to a root morpheme. For example, -ed, -ing, -ly. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bound Morpheme

bouncing bomb
bouncing bombs
bouncing castle
bouncing castles
bouncing off the walls
bouncing putty
bouncingly
bouncy
bouncy ball
bouncy castle
bouncy castles
bound
bound(p)
bound for
bound form
bound morpheme (current term)
bound morphemes
bound off
bound on equip
bound on pickup
bound state
bound states
bound to
bound up
bound variable
bound variables
bound water
boundable
boundance
boundaries

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