morphologist

mor·phol·o·gy

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Definitions of morphologist word

noun morphologist the branch of biology dealing with the form and structure of organisms. 1
noun morphologist the form and structure of an organism considered as a whole. 1
noun morphologist Linguistics. the patterns of word formation in a particular language, including inflection, derivation, and composition. the study and description of such patterns. the study of the behavior and combination of morphemes. 1
noun morphologist Physical Geography. geomorphology. 1
noun morphologist the form or structure of anything: to gain an insight into the morphology of our political system. 1
noun morphologist the study of the form or structure of anything. 1

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; morpho- + -logy; first formed in German

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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