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Identifying Morphemes

Identifying Morphemes. Two Properties. Each instance of a morpheme conveys the same meaning as that proposed for its lexical entry The shape of a morpheme may vary, but its variants are predicted by rule. Identifying Morphemes. Homonyms.

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Identifying Morphemes

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  1. Identifying Morphemes

  2. Two Properties • Each instance of a morpheme conveys the same meaning as that proposed for its lexical entry • The shape of a morpheme may vary, but its variants are predicted by rule

  3. Identifying Morphemes

  4. Homonyms • Since these instances of ‘in’ are not negative they must be instances of a different morpheme • Call it the locative

  5. English Locative

  6. Greek Locative

  7. Summary

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