What is another word for cranberry morpheme?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈanbəɹi mˈɔːfiːm] (IPA) 
Cranberry morpheme refers to a morpheme that cannot stand on its own but carries a specific meaning when added to other words. These morphemes are specific to a language and can enrich a speaker's vocabulary. Some synonyms for the term include lexical residue, fossil word, and lexical isolate. While these terms have slightly different connotations, they all refer to a small piece of meaning that is attached to words but cannot stand alone. Understanding these types of morphemes can help language learners better comprehend the nuances of their target language and expand their vocabulary in a meaningful way.
