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Word Stem

Noun:

1. The base or root form of a word that carries its main meaning and can be further modified by affixes, such as prefixes or suffixes.

Example sentence: The word "run" is the word stem of "running" and "ran".

Verb:

1. To cut or remove the stem of a plant or flower.

Example sentence: Be careful not to word stem the beautiful roses in the garden.

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