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/wɜɹd/ noun A1- The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
- The smallest discrete unit of spoken language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more phonemes and one or more morphemes.
- The smallest discrete unit of written language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more letters or symbols and one or more morphemes.
- A discrete, meaningful unit of language approved by an authority or native speaker (compare non-word).
- A sign used in a sign language.
- A sequence of letters, characters, or sounds, considered as a discrete entity, though it does not necessarily belong to a language or have a meaning.
- A unit of text equivalent to five characters and one space.
- A fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit by a machine and which can be stored in or retrieved from a typical register (so that it has the same size as such a register).
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“Hope!” faintly murmured Fernand, but the word seemed to die away on his pale agitated lips, and a convulsive spasm passed over his countenance.
Morrel, take my word for it; and I advise you not to take 25,000 francs for the profits of the voyage.”
“You see,” said Danglars, “he fancies himself captain already, upon my word.”
Morrel; “I will take the first conveyance I find, and hurry to Marseilles, whence I will bring you word how all is going on.”
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