What is an unbound root?

Definition
	An unbound root is a root which can occur by itself as a separate word. Another morpheme need not be affixed to it in order for it to be a word.

See also
	What is a bound root?

Concept module: unbound root
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): U
In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
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