Synonyms for

Lemma

Verb / ˈlemʌ / Another word for lemma — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A lemma is a word that serves as the base form of a word family, from which other words in the family can be derived.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The lemma of 'cats' is 'cat'.
  2. From the lemma 'run', we can have words like 'running' and 'runner'.
  3. The lemma of 'happily' is 'happy'.
  4. In the sentence 'She sings', the lemma of 'sings' is 'sing'.
  5. The lemma of 'houses' is 'house'.

Quotes

  • A lemma is like the DNA of words, it represents the essential information needed to build a word family.
  • Just as a seed grows into a tree, a lemma grows into a word family.
  • The lemma is the foundation upon which words in a family are built.

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