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Morphology

Verb / mɔ:ˈrfɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for morphology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Morphology is the study of the form and structure of words and their parts.

Synonyms & similar words

geomorphology soundstructure syllablestructure wordstructure structure form configuration shape composition anatomy build makeup physique frame constitution characteristics features properties nature essence substance quality attribute aspect

Synonyms by register

Formal

structure form configuration anatomy

Literary

guise visage countenance

Antonyms

structure form shape configuration arrangement organization

Common collocations

  • linguistic morphology
  • word morphology
  • plant morphology
  • animal morphology
  • cellular morphology
  • morphology of language
  • morphology of words

Word family

noun morphology
verb morph
adjective morphological

Usage note

Morphology primarily refers to the study of the structure of words in linguistics or the study of the form and structure of organisms in biology. It is a formal, academic term with few informal equivalents.

Example sentences

  1. The morphology of the plant determines its classification.
  2. The morphology of the language reveals its history.
  3. The morphology of the organism affects its function.
  4. The morphology of the building reflects its purpose.
  5. The morphology of the landscape changes over time.

Quotes

  • Morphology is a crucial aspect of understanding language.
  • The morphology of the flower is intricate and beautiful.
  • The morphology of the animal affects its survival in its environment.

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