compound

Lexeme that consists of more than one stem

EntityQ245423

Also known as compound (linguistics) · compound lexeme · compound word · compounding derivation

Subclass of: lexeme
, complex word

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In linguistics, a compound is a lexeme that consists of more than one stem. Compounding, composition or nominal composition is the process of word formation that creates compound lexemes. Compounding occurs when two or more words or signs are joined to make a longer word or sign. Consequently, a compound is a unit composed of more than one stem, forming words or signs. If the joining of the words or signs is orthographically represented with a hyphen, the result is a hyphenated compound. If they are joined without an intervening space, it is a closed compound or solid compound. If they are joined with a space, then the result – at least in English – is an open compound.

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Cause: compounding
Main Wikidata property: combines lexemes
Different from: Złożenie
word combination
compound

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