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which term refers to the process by which we derive meaning from morphemes and words?
a syntax
b semantics
c interpretation
d language
Semantics is the study of meaning in language. It specifically deals with how meaning is derived from morphemes (the smallest meaningful units in a language) and words. Syntax refers to the rules for combining words into sentences. Interpretation is a more general term for explaining the meaning of something. Language is a broad term encompassing all aspects like grammar, vocabulary, etc. So, the term that specifically refers to deriving meaning from morphemes and words is semantics.
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B. semantics