Lexemes refer to the basic unit of language, which may be a word or several morphemes that function as a single unit of meaning. Synonyms for the term lexeme include vocabulary item, lexical unit, word form, lexical unit, and lexical item. These synonyms describe the smallest units of language that carry meaning and help to convey complex ideas in various languages. Lexemes may be simple words, compound words, or derivations formed through affixation, such as prefixes and suffixes. These synonyms are useful for understanding and analyzing the components of language, and the ways in which they combine to form meaningful utterances.