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morphology

/mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The study of the forms and structures of words and how they change and develop.

    - "The morphology of English words can be complex, with many irregularities."
    - "In linguistics, morphology is the subfield that deals with the internal structure of words."

Variants
List of all variants of morphology that leads to same result
morphologic , morphological , morphologically , morphologies , morphologist , morphologists , morphology
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek morphe, form.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. Morphology is a subfield of linguistics that deals with the internal structure of words.

  2. The study of morphology can help us understand the historical development of languages.

  3. Morphology is essential for understanding the meaning and function of words in a language.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Morphophonology: The branch of morphology that deals with the phonological rules governing the inflection and derivation of words.

  2. Morpheme: The smallest unit of meaning in a language.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Morphology has cultural significance in various fields, including linguistics, anthropology, and psychology.

How to Memorize "morphology"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the Greek root morphe meaning form, and visualize how words change and develop through different forms and structures.

  2. associate

    - Associate morphology with the study of word forms and structures, and remember that it is a crucial aspect of linguistic analysis.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Morphology is the study of Morphemes' to help remember the meaning and importance of the term.


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