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Word: stemming (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A process for removing the inflexional, and sometimes derivational, affixes from words.
  • rock climbing The technique of bridging between two holds with hands and/or feet, applying forces to each in opposing directions in order to brace oneself in position.
  • nautical Movement against a current, especially a tidal current.

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Verb:

  • stem

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