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tagmeme

[ tag-meem ]

noun

, Linguistics.
  1. the basic unit of grammatical analysis in tagmemics, consisting of a correlation between a grammatical function and the class of items that can occur in that function. Compare filler ( def 9 ), slot 1( def 3 ).


tagmeme

/ ˈtæɡmiːm /

noun

  1. linguistics a class of speech elements all of which may fulfil the same grammatical role in a sentence; the minimum unit of analysis in tagmemics
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Derived Forms

  • tagˈmemic, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tagmeme1

1930–35; < Greek tágm ( a ) arrangement (equivalent to tag-, base of tássein to arrange + -ma noun suffix of result) + -eme
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tagmeme1

C20: from Greek tagma order, from tassein to put in order + -eme

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