Langimage
English

morph

|morph|

B2

🇺🇸

/mɔrf/

🇬🇧

/mɔːf/

smooth transformation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'morph' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'morphē,' where 'morphē' meant 'form' or 'shape.'

Historical Evolution

'morphē' transformed into the English word 'morph' through the influence of modern technology and animation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'form or shape,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to transform or change smoothly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a gradual transformation from one image to another.

The morph from a cat to a lion was impressive.

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Verb 1

to change smoothly from one image to another by small gradual steps using computer animation techniques.

The character morphed into a dragon.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41