First Known Use: 1947
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1morph
noun \ˈmȯrf\
Definition of MORPH
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a : a local population of a species that consists of interbreeding organisms and is distinguishable from other populations by morphology or behavior though capable of interbreeding with them b : a phenotypic variant of a species
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Origin of MORPH
back-formation from morpheme
Other Biology Terms
2morph
verb
of an image on a screen : to gradually change into a different image
: to change gradually and completely from one thing into another thing usually in a way that is surprising or that seems magical
Full Definition of MORPH
transitive verb
: to change the form or character of : transform
intransitive verb
: to undergo transformation; especially : to undergo transformation from an image of one object into that of another especially by means of computer-generated animation
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Origin of MORPH
short for metamorphose
First Known Use: 1982
3morph
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Definition of MORPH
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morph
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Medical Definition of MORPH
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morphological
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morphology
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