morphemes

noun

plural of morpheme
as in monosyllables

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  1. terms
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  • Many cities in South Florida have four-year mayoral terms, including Miami, Doral, Hialeah and South Miami.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
  • After five terms, voters can fairly ask whether Washington has made life in this district more affordable.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • Each language includes more than 2,500 words and phrases across more than 60 topics.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Deepening the flavor of place and time, the evening is peppered with Spanish phrases, interjections, exclamations and homilies.
    — Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Morphemes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphemes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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