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English
Pronunciation
AHD|mô(r)f, IPA|/m��(r)f/, SAMPA|/mO:(r)f/
Etymology 1
back-form|morpheme
Noun
en-noun
- linguistics An allomorph: one of a set of realizations that a morpheme can have in different contexts.
- biology Local variety of a species, distinguishable from other populations of the species by morphology or behaviour.
Etymology 2
Shortening of metamorphose: to change in shape or form.
Verb
en-verb
- colloquial To change shape, of one form to another, through computer animation.
Related terms
-morph
morphic
morpho-
morphological
Category:Greek derivations
ru:morph
fi:morph
tr:morph
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