morphing

American  

[mawr-fing] / ˈmɔr fɪŋ /

noun

1. the smooth transformation of one image into another by computer, as in a motion picture.

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morphing British  

/ ˈmɔːfɪŋ /

noun

1. 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

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Etymology

Origin of morphing

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The rally has indiscriminately broadened in recent weeks, morphing from chip makers such as AMD and Intel to newer data center players like Qualcomm and more recently to optical networking companies including Lumentum.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Indiscernible shapes draped across mannequins, severed sleeves in electric hues, deconstructed pants and endless interactions of athletic forms in morphing neon suits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

SpaceX is morphing into an AI company, moving into the artificial intelligence coding race as the battle between OpenAI and Claude developer Anthropic heats up.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Some analysts even wonder if the economy is morphing into a so-called jobless expansion — in other words, an economy that is growing but adding very few, if any, net jobs.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025

The room spun, colors morphing into each other, churning faster and faster.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

Related Words

• alter
• modify
• transform