morph

Greek

form, shape

Variants

morphmorphe

About This Root

From Greek morphē (form, shape). Central to scientific terminology: morphology (study of form), amorphous (without form), metamorphose (change form). The Greek god Morpheus shaped dreams, giving us the name. A compact but important root in biology and linguistics alike.

Associated Words

amorphous

Without a definite shape or clear structure

GREC1

metamorphose

To transform completely in form or nature

GREC2

morphology

The study of form and structure, especially in biology or linguistics

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