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morphs

/mɔːrfs/ /mɔːrfθs/

Meanings
noun
(grammar) A physical form representing some morpheme in language. It is a recurrent distinctive sound or sequence of sounds.

Examples :

"In the word "cats", the "s" sound is one of the morphs representing the plural morpheme. "
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Related Words

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration morphology

morphology noun

/mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/

A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:

"The morphology of a butterfly's wing, its intricate pattern of veins and scales, is studied to understand its structure, not necessarily its purpose in flight. "

Illustration seamlessly

seamlessly adverb

/ˈsiːmləsli/

In a seamless manner.

"The new software integrated seamlessly with our existing system, saving us time and effort. "

Illustration realizations

realizations noun

/ˌriːəlaɪˈzeɪʃənz/ /ˌriːələˈzeɪʃənz/

The act of realizing.

"After a week of missing assignments, the student had two important realizations: she needed to manage her time better and ask for help when she felt confused. "

Illustration distinguishable

distinguishable adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/

Able, or easily able to be distinguished.

"Black is very distinguishable against a white background"

Illustration terrifying

terrifying verb

/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/

To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.

"The loud thunder terrifyingly shook the classroom windows. "

Illustration caterpillar

caterpillar noun

/ˈkætəˌpɪlə/ /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ/

The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.

"The bird just ate that green caterpillar."

Illustration demonstrate

demonstrate verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration environments

environments noun

/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts/ /ɛnˈvaɪrənmənts/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The different environments of the school, from the quiet library to the noisy playground, affect how students learn. "

Illustration distinctive

distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

Illustration populations

populations noun

/ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃənz/ /ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃənz/

The people living within a political or geographical boundary.

"The population of New Jersey will not stand for this!"

Illustration impressive

impressive adjective

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress

"an impressive movie"