What is word? I WORD is a unit of expression that has universal intuitive recognition by native-speakers whether it s expressed in spoken or written form I This definition is perhaps, a bit vague as there are different criteria with regard to its identification and definition it follows that it is hard to define word in the scientific sense I Nevertheless it is agreed that three senses are involved in defining wordWhat is Word? WORD is a unit of expression that has universal intuitive recognition by native-speakers, whether it is expressed in spoken or written form. This definition is, perhaps, a bit vague, as there are different criteria with regard to its identification and definition. It follows that it is hard to define “word” in the scientific sense. Nevertheless, it is agreed that three senses are involved in defining “word