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A '''word''' is a unit of [[language]] that represents a [[concept]] which can be expressively [[communication|communicated]] with [[meaning]]. A word consists of one or more [[morpheme]]s which are linked more or less tightly together, and has a [[phonetic]] value.  

A '''word''' is a unit of [[language]] that represents a [[concepts|concept]] which can be expressively [[communication|communicated]] with [[meaning]]. A word consists of one or more [[morpheme]]s which are linked more or less tightly together, and has a [[phonetic]] value.  

Typically a word will consist of a root or stem and zero or more affixes. Words can be combined to create other units of language such as phrases, clauses, and sentences. A word consisting of two or more stems joined together form a compound. A word combined with an already existing word or part of a word form a [[portmanteau]].  

Typically a word will consist of a root or stem and zero or more affixes. Words can be combined to create other units of language such as phrases, clauses, and sentences. A word consisting of two or more stems joined together form a compound. A word combined with an already existing word or part of a word form a [[portmanteau]].