morph

Pronunciation

• IPA: /mɔːrf/
• American: morf

Origin

From Ancient Greek "morphē" (μορφή) meaning "form, shape, beauty"

Meanings

1. (verb) To gradually change from one form to another; to transform
2. (noun) One of several alternative forms of a gene
3. (computing) A gradual change of one image into another through computer animation

Example Sentences

1. "The caterpillar will morph into a beautiful butterfly."
2. "The friendly character seemed to morph into a villain as the story progressed."
3. "The artist used digital software to morph one face into another."

Related Words

• Forms:

  • morphing (present participle)
  • morphed (past tense)
  • morphs (third person singular)

• Synonyms:

  • transform
  • metamorphose
  • change
  • evolve
  • convert
  • transmute

• Word Family:

  • morphology (study of forms)
  • metamorphosis (complete transformation)
  • polymorphic (having many forms)

Memory Tricks

1. Think "morph" = "more + shape" (changing from one shape to more shapes)
2. Remember the popular "Power Rangers" who "morph" into superheroes
3. Associate with "metamorphosis" - the dramatic change that butterflies undergo

Usage Tips

Often used in biology, computer graphics, and science fiction contexts to describe gradual, visible changes in form or appearance.