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The word "kitten" contains two morphemes: "kit" and the suffix "-en." The first morpheme, "kit," refers to a young animal, while the second morpheme, "-en," is a diminutive suffix that indicates a smaller or younger version of something. Thus, "kitten" as a whole refers to a young cat.

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