morph
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noun
1.
Linguistics. a sequence of phonemes constituting a minimal unit of grammar or syntax, and, as such, a representation, member, or contextual variant of a morpheme in a specific environment. Compare allomorph ( def 2 ).
2.
Biology. an individual of one particular form, as a worker ant, in a species that occurs in two or more forms.
verb (used with object)
3.
to transform (an image) by computer.
verb (used without object)
4.
to be transformed: morphing from a tough negotiator to Mr. Friendly.
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morph-
variant of morpho- before a vowel: morpheme.
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Morph
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| the classification of languages according to structural features such as patterns of phonology, morphology, and syntax, excluding their histories |
| to achieve native or native like command of a language |
-morph
a combining form meaning “form, structure,” of the kind specified by the initial element: isomorph.
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morph1 (mɔːf) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| linguistics the phonological representation of a morpheme | |
| [C20: shortened form of | |
| morph2 (mɔːf) | |
| —n | |
| biology any of the different forms of individual found in a polymorphic species | |
| [C20: from Greek morphē shape] | |
| morph3 (mɔːf) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to undergo or cause to undergo morphing |
| 2. | to transform or be transformed completely in appearance or character: he morphed from nerd into pop icon |
| —n | |
| 3. | a morphed image |
| -morph | |
| —n combining form | |
| indicating shape, form, or structure of a specified kind: ectomorph | |
| [from Greek -morphos, from morphē shape] | |
| -morphic | |
| —adj combining form | |
| -morphous | |
| —adj combining form | |
| -morphy | |
| —n combining form | |
| morpho- or (before a vowel) morph- | |
| —combining form | |
| 1. | indicating form or structure: morphology |
| 2. | morpheme: morphophonemics |
| [from Greek morphē form, shape] | |
| morph- or (before a vowel) morph- | |
| —combining form | |
| [from Greek morphē form, shape] | |
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Word Origin & History
morph
as a noun, in biology, 1955; as a verb, in cinematic special effects, c.1987, short for metamorphosis. Related: Morphed; morphing.
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Medical Dictionary
-morph suff.
Form; shape; structure: endomorph.
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Science Dictionary
| morph (môrf) Pronunciation Key
A phenotypically distinct form of an organism or species. |
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
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Example sentences
Wireless phones are continuing to morph into personal organizers that include everything but the kitchen sink.
Despite their reputation as static structures, galaxies often collide and morph into peculiar new shapes.
Movie studios spend billions to morph strings of code into giant robots, flying superheroes, and apocalyptic mushroom clouds.
And with the aid of digital effects, one style would morph into another.
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