forma raiz
1. The basic or original form of a word from which other words are derived through inflection or derivation; the lexical form of a word as it appears in a dictionary
The root form of 'running' is 'run'.
A forma raiz de 'correndo' é 'correr'.
2. In linguistics, the morpheme or stem that carries the primary meaning of a word, to which affixes are added
In the word 'unhappiness', 'happy' is the root form.
Na palavra 'infelicidade', 'feliz' é a forma raiz.
3. In grammar, the infinitive or base form of a verb from which conjugations are formed
The root form of the verb is used to generate all other tenses.
A forma raiz do verbo é usada para gerar todos os outros tempos.
The concept of 'root form' is particularly important in Portuguese language teaching and learning, as Portuguese has complex conjugation and derivation systems. In Brazil, this term is frequently used in educational contexts to explain grammar and word formation patterns.
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