morph
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.
to transform (an image) by computer.
to be transformed: morphing from a tough negotiator to Mr. Friendly.
Origin of morph
1Other words from morph
- morphic, adjective
Other definitions for morph- (2 of 3)
variant of morpho- before a vowel: morpheme.
Other definitions for -morph (3 of 3)
a combining form meaning “form, structure,” of the kind specified by the initial element: isomorph.
Origin of -morph
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How to use morph in a sentence
Each of the multicolored camp sites has morphed into a tiny village, each taking on its own character.
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British Dictionary definitions for morph (1 of 5)
/ (mɔːf) /
linguistics the phonological representation of a morpheme
Origin of morph
1British Dictionary definitions for morph (2 of 5)
/ (mɔːf) /
biology any of the different forms of individual found in a polymorphic species
Origin of morph
2British Dictionary definitions for morph (3 of 5)
/ (mɔːf) /
to undergo or cause to undergo morphing
to transform or be transformed completely in appearance or character: he morphed from nerd into pop icon
a morphed image
British Dictionary definitions for -morph (4 of 5)
indicating shape, form, or structure of a specified kind: ectomorph
Origin of -morph
4Derived forms of -morph
- -morphic or -morphous, adj combining form
- -morphy, n combining form
British Dictionary definitions for morph. (5 of 5)
morphological
morphology
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Scientific definitions for morph
[ môrf ]
A phenotypically distinct form of an organism or species.
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