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Term: phonemic

Description:

Phonemic refers to something related to phonemes, which are the smallest units of sound in a language that can change the meaning of a word. It is often used in linguistics or language analysis to describe the distinct sounds present in a language.

Senses/Usages:

1. Adjective: Pertaining to phonemes or the distinctive sounds in a language.
• The phonemic system of English is complex, consisting of numerous consonants and vowels.
2. Adjective: Relating to or denoting the distinctive sounds used in a specific local dialect or accent.
• In certain regions, the phonemic differences between words like "cot" and "caught" are not easily distinguishable.

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