n. (Linguistics) A sequence of phonemes, often a word fragment, which constitutes the minimum unit of meaning or syntax within a given word. A morph may be one of several variants of a morpheme, depending for its individal form on the context in which it occurs. Thus the
v. i. & t. To transform smoothly in imperceptible steps from one image to another, on a computer screen. [ PJC ]
a. Of or relating to
n. (Linguistics) The smallest unit of meaning of a language, which cannot be divided into smaller parts carrying meaning; it is usually smaller than a single wordform, such as the
a. (Linguistics) Of or pertaining to a morpheme. [ PJC ]
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n. (Linguistics) The study of the types and functions of morphemes; morphology{ 4 }. [ PJC ]
n. [ L., fr. Gr.
v. t. To cover with a morphew. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. morpheé, LL. morphea; cf. It. morfea. ] A scurfy eruption. [ Obs. ] Drayton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL. ] (Chem.) Morphine. [ 1913 Webster ]