morphing
[ mawr-fing ]
/ ˈmɔr fɪŋ /
noun
the smooth transformation of one image into another by computer, as in a motion picture.
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Origin of morphing
First recorded in 1985–90
Words nearby morphing
morphemics, morpheus, morphia, morphic resonance, morphine, morphing, morphinism, morpho, morpho-, morphogenesis, morphogenetic movement
Definition for morphing (2 of 2)
morph
[ mawrf ]
/ mɔrf /
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.
OTHER WORDS FROM morph
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British Dictionary definitions for morphing (1 of 4)
morphing
/ (ˈmɔːfɪŋ) /
noun
a computer technique used for graphics and in films, in which one image is gradually transformed into another image without individual changes being noticeable in the process
Word Origin for morphing
C20: from metamorphosis
British Dictionary definitions for morphing (2 of 4)
morph1
/ (mɔːf) /
noun
linguistics the phonological representation of a morpheme
Word Origin for morph
C20: shortened form of morpheme
British Dictionary definitions for morphing (3 of 4)
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 morphing (4 of 4)
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
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Scientific definitions for morphing
morph
[ môrf ]
A phenotypically distinct form of an organism or species.
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