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In linguistics, a word is the smallest unit of language that carries meaning and can stand alone or be combined with other words to form sentences and phrases. Words represent concepts, objects, actions, or relationships and are typically composed of one or more morphemes, which are the smallest units of meaning. In written language, words are separated by spaces or punctuation marks, while in spoken language, they are distinguished by pauses or intonation patterns. Words can be categorized based on their functions (e.g., nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), meanings (e.g., concrete, abstract), forms (e.g., inflected, uninflected), and origins (e.g., native, borrowed). The study of words and their properties is central to various areas of linguistics, including morphology, lexicology, and lexical semantics. Understanding the structure and usage of words is essential for language comprehension, vocabulary development, and effective communication. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Word]

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