Explanation
An abstract lexical unit underlying a word’s various grammatical forms. In the atlas, the lexeme is explored as a relationship between form, expectation, and effect. It distinguishes a word’s identity from its individual manifestations.
Example
GEHEN encompasses gehe, ging, and gegangen.
Counterexample
The concrete form ging is not the entire lexeme.
Distinction
The concrete form “ging” is not the entire lexeme.
Effect on thought and perception
The term distinguishes a word’s identity from its individual manifestations. As a result, a linguistic order that was previously taken for granted becomes perceptible as an active thought process.
Resonance
Resonance arises when a lexeme is not only recognized but also experienced in its directional effect between expression, body, context, and interpretation.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Lexeme“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-091-030. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-091-030The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.