morphemics

American  

[mawr-fee-miks] / mɔrˈfi mɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the study of the classification, description, and functions of morphemes; morphology.

2. the manner by which morphemes combine to form words.

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Etymology

Origin of morphemics

First recorded in 1945–50; see origin at morpheme, -ics