In language processing, the smallest meaningful unit in language is referred to as:
A)a morpheme
B)a word
C)a mnemonic
D)a phoneme
E)a letter

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A morpheme is the smallest meaningful unit in language.
Key Takeaway: A word is the smallest unit in language that can be understood in isolation. For example, the word 'distaste' has two morphemes: 'dis-' and 'taste', and each has a meaning that can be understood by itself. In language processing, the morpheme provides the building block whereby language acquisition is based.

In Language Processing, the Smallest Meaningful Unit in Language Is