morph

[ mawrf ]

/ mɔrf /

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noun

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).

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)

to transform (an image) by computer.

verb (used without object)

to be transformed: morphing from a tough negotiator to Mr. Friendly.

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Origin of morph

1945–50; back formation from morpheme, or independent use of -morph

OTHER WORDS FROM morph

morphic, adjective

Words nearby morph

moronic, Moros, morose, morosely, Morpeth, morph, morphactin, morphallaxis, morpheme, morpheme structure condition, morphemics

Other definitions for morph (2 of 3)

morph-

variant of morpho- before a vowel: morpheme.

Other definitions for morph (3 of 3)

-morph

a combining form meaning “form, structure,” of the kind specified by the initial element: isomorph.

Origin of -morph

<Greek -morphos;see -morphous

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How to use morph in a sentence

“At first, I thought it could be a morph of the silvered leaf monkey,” Miles says.
‘Mystery monkey’ could mean its parent’s species may be in trouble|Anne Pinto-Rodrigues|June 21, 2022|Science News For Students
“At first, I thought it could be a morph of the silvered leaf monkey,” meaning a member of the species with rare color variation, Miles says.
A ‘mystery monkey’ in Borneo may be a rare hybrid. That has scientists worried|Anne Pinto-Rodrigues|May 16, 2022|Science News
This morph desk lamp tracks your local daylight to create optimal brightness that suits your space.
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But while the drug may not morph into a money making machine, it may work to maintain the safety of residents.
The Real Election Winner: Weed|Abby Haglage|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

That song would soon morph from the jaunty clip of the light rail to the siren sounds of jazz.
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I knew he was the only actor who would be willing to morph into the numerous subjects portrayed in the original images.
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The notion to morph a specialty tortilla chip into a taco shell at first may sound like it would be a snap.
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When the raven-man promises Bran that he will “fly,” does he mean the boy is about to morph into mutant bird as well?
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The wings of white morph butterflies bring the highest price, but even a common swallow-tail is riches enough.
Nightmare Planet|Murray Leinster
"ber die Beziehungen zwischen Mammartasche u. Marsupium," Morph.
The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia|Frank Evers Beddard
This is a common color morph in many species of Eleutherodactylus.
A Synopsis of Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Osteocephalus|Linda Trueb

British Dictionary definitions for morph (1 of 5)

morph¹

/ (mɔːf) /

noun

linguistics the phonological representation of a morpheme

Word Origin for morph

C20: shortened form of morpheme

British Dictionary definitions for morph (2 of 5)

morph²

/ (mɔːf) /

noun

biology any of the different forms of individual found in a polymorphic species

Word Origin for morph

C20: from Greek morphē shape

British Dictionary definitions for morph (3 of 5)

morph³

/ (mɔːf) /

verb

to undergo or cause to undergo morphing

to transform or be transformed completely in appearance or characterhe morphed from nerd into pop icon

noun

a morphed image

British Dictionary definitions for morph (4 of 5)

-morph

n combining form

indicating shape, form, or structure of a specified kindectomorph

Derived forms of -morph

-morphic or -morphous, adj combining form-morphy, n combining form

Word Origin for -morph

from Greek -morphos, from morphē shape

British Dictionary definitions for morph (5 of 5)

morph.

morphol.

abbreviation for

morphological

morphology

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Scientific definitions for morph

morph

[ môrf ]

A phenotypically distinct form of an organism or species.

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morphol.

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