Definition of a Word
A word is a fundamental unit of language, composed of one or more morphemes (meaningful units). Words can be spoken, written, or signed, and they represent a concept, object, or action. They are the building blocks of sentences and convey meaning through their individual definitions and relationships with other words.
Example:
"The cat sat on the mat."
In this sentence, "cat", "sat", "on", "the", and "mat" are all individual words. Each word carries a distinct meaning and contributes to the overall understanding of the sentence.