Glossary of Linguistic Terms

Zero Morph

Definition: 

A zero morph is a morph, consisting of no phonetic form, that is proposed in some analyses as an allomorph of a morpheme that is ordinarily realized by a morph having some phonetic form.

Examples: 

The plural form that is realized in two sheep is Ø, in contrast with the plural -s in two goats.

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