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-morphism

/ˈmɔːɹ.fɪ.zəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.89 in modern English

Syllables
-mor-phism
IPA
/ˈmɔːɹ.fɪ.zəm/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

The state of having a specified shape or form.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ, “form, shape”) + -ism, equivalent to -morph + -ism.

Phrases

-morph -morphic -morphous

Frequently Paired Words

-morph morph morphic -morphic morphism -morphous

Questions

How do you pronounce -morphism?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɔːɹ.fɪ.zəm/.
What does -morphism mean?
The state of having a specified shape or form.
Where does -morphism come from?
From Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ, “form, shape”) + -ism, equivalent to -morph + -ism.

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