Morphology

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

Definitions of morphology

noun the branch of biology dealing with the form and structure of organisms

Example Sentences

A1 The study of plant morphology helps us understand how plants grow and develop.

A2 In biology, morphology refers to the study of the form and structure of organisms.

B1 Understanding the morphology of a language can help learners grasp its grammar and syntax.

B2 The morphology of ancient fossils can provide valuable insights into prehistoric life.

C1 Advanced research in linguistics often involves analyzing the morphology of different languages.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking work in morphology revolutionized the field of genetics.

Examples of morphology in a Sentence

formal The study of plant morphology involves analyzing the structure and form of different plant species.

informal I find it fascinating how the morphology of animals can vary so much from one species to another.

slang Check out the cool morphology of that new car model!

figurative The morphology of the city's skyline has changed dramatically with the addition of new skyscrapers.

Grammatical Forms of morphology

plural

morphologies

comparative

more morphological

superlative

most morphological

present tense

morphologizes

future tense

will morphologize

perfect tense

has morphologized

continuous tense

is morphologizing

singular

morphology

positive degree

morphological

infinitive

to morphologize

gerund

morphologizing

participle

morphologized

Origin and Evolution of morphology

First Known Use: 1818 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'morphology' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'morphē' meaning form and 'logia' meaning study.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in biology to describe the study of the form and structure of organisms, 'morphology' has since been adopted in various fields such as linguistics, geology, and computer science to refer to the study of forms and structures within those disciplines.