1. What is word? a unit of expression that has universal intuitive recognition by native speakers, whether it is expressed in spoken or written form A vague definition. Three senses are involved in defining“word”, none of which is satisfactory to cope with all the situations1. What is word? ◼ A unit of expression that has universal intuitive recognition by native speakers, whether it is expressed in spoken or written form. ◼ A vague definition. Three senses are involved in defining “word”, none of which is satisfactory to cope with all the situations