Roots, Base Words, Stems: Keys to Linguistic Structure - Linguistics With Gilbert | Morphology

[@LinguisticsFriend]

The example "prefer" for base words is not correct in the video. "prefer" is a base word and not a root, as said in the video, because it consists of two morphemes. The problem occurs when saying it is not a stem. The morpheme "fer" is not a stem as it has no lexical meaning, which is also what is said in the video. "prefer" in its entirety is a stem with lexical meaning. So "prefer" is a base word and a stem.

[@rabeyaraina5389]

However, the video was awesome 😇

[@zephyranais]

I've been struggling with understanding linguistics & this helps so much. Thank you! ❤

[@LinguisticsFriend]

I am glad I could help you!

[@user-hr7ws8dr4o]

Thank you very much, that was useful ❤

[@LinguisticsFriend]

Thank you very much for your positive feedback! :)

[@dorcassebastian3038]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@LinguisticsFriend]

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[@tayluvofficial]

So, stem has a lexical meaning while base doesn't?

[@LinguisticsFriend]

Exactly. A stem MUST have a lexical meaning while a base can have one but doesn't have to. I am not sure if this rule would apply 100% of the time, but think of it like this: "Every stem is a base, but not every base is a stem." If the base has lexical meaning, it is also a stem. If it doesn't, it is not a stem but just a base (or maybe a root as well)

[@EndaleEndeman]

Affixes

[@LinguisticsFriend]

You can find a video about affixes on the channel right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4e6fmx_aLKWqtU I hope this helps you! :)