The World of Words

• A word is interruptible.
• A word can be used on its own. (correct)
• A word carries a subjective meaning.
• Linguists have reached a consensus on the definition of a word.

• A word can stand on its own, while a morpheme cannot.
• A word has a specific definition, while a morpheme does not.
• A word is the smallest unit of language, while a morpheme has a meaning.
• A word is made out of at least one morpheme. (correct)

• The definition of a word is too complex to be understood.
• Linguists have not conducted enough research on the topic.
• Linguists do not consider the concept of a word important.
• Different theoretical backgrounds and descriptive contexts lead to different standards. (correct)