Morphologic Meaning
/mɔˈrfɑlədʒiic/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to morphology; morphological.
Sentence Examples
The scientist studied the morphologic features of the fish.
The study explores the morphologic evolution of the species.
The biologist described the morphologic features of the flower.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The biologist studied the ____ changes in the frog's body shape after metamorphosis.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The scientist used an advanced microscope to conduct a detailed ____ study of the various structures within the rare plant species.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English morphology Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English morphologic From morphology + -ic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Within and among populations of grindelias, some morphologic traits appear to vary more from plant to plant than in most genera of composites."
— 2006, Flora of North America, North of Mexico:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The biologist studied the ____ changes in the frog's body shape after metamorphosis.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The scientist used an advanced microscope to conduct a detailed ____ study of the various structures within the rare plant species.