Lexémából

Lexémából is a term primarily used in theoretical linguistics, particularly within the framework of Lexical Functional Grammar (LFG). It refers to the abstract lexical unit that underlies a set of related inflected forms and derived words. Think of it as the core concept or meaning that a word represents, before any grammatical features like tense, number, or case are applied. For example, the lexémából for "run" would encompass not only the base form "run" but also "runs," "ran," "running," and perhaps even related words like "runner."

The concept of lexémából helps linguists to organize and analyze the lexicon of a language. Instead of treating each inflected form as a separate entry, the lexémából provides a more economical and conceptually unified representation. It is the starting point for generating all the different forms a word can take. In LFG, the lexémából is often associated with a set of lexical rules that specify how it can be inflected or how new words can be derived from it. This allows for a systematic and predictable approach to word formation and grammatical variations within a language. The term emphasizes the lexical origin of these linguistic units.