The correct term for roots that are derived from an independent word and may be used together or with affixes to form new words is free forms (or free morphemes). Combining forms, on the other hand, typically refer to bound morphemes that are used in combination with other morphemes to form words.
Roots that are derived from an independent word and may be used together or with affixes to form new words are called
forms.
combining
free
morphene
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