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- morphologic construction/ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪk kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/a multi-word expression whose meaning cannot be derived from the individual meanings of its parts and which often functions as a single grammatical unitnounC1/C2 (Advanced/Academic)
- morphology/mɔːˈfɒlədʒi/The study of the forms and structure of things, particularly in linguistics (the structure of words) or biology (the form and structure of organisms).nounC1/C2
- morphometrics/ˌmɔːfə(ʊ)ˈmɛtrɪks/The quantitative analysis and measurement of the form and shape of biological organisms or objects.nounVery Low
- morphonology/ˌmɔː.fəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/The study of the interaction between morphology (word formation) and phonology (sound systems) in a language.nounRare/Very Low
- morphophoneme/ˌmɔː.fəʊˈfəʊ.niːm/A theoretical, abstract phonological unit that underlies a set of phonemes which alternate in different morphological contexts (e.g., the /f/~/v/ alternation in leaf/leaves).nounVery low (Specialist)
- morphophonemics/ˌmɔːfəʊfəˈniːmɪks/A branch of linguistics dealing with the analysis and classification of the phonological factors that affect the appearance of morphemes, and the grammatical factors that affect the appearance of phonemes.nounC2
- morphophonology/ˌmɔː.fəʊ.fəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/The study of the interaction between morphological (word structure) and phonological (sound system) processes in a language.nounC2
- morphosis/mɔːˈfəʊsɪs/The mode of developmental formation or change of an organism, structure, or system; a morphological transformation.nounVery low
- morphosyntax/ˌmɔː.fəʊˈsɪn.tæks/The study of the interaction between morphology (word structure) and syntax (sentence structure).nounC2
- morphotonemics/ˌmɔː.fəʊ.təʊˈniː.mɪks/A branch of linguistics that studies the relationship between morphology (word formation) and tonality or accent within a word.nounC2
- morphy/ˈmɔːfi/An archaic, poetic, or dialectal adjective meaning 'shapely' or 'beautiful in form'; also a rare surname. In modern informal/colloquial contexts, it can be a clipped or playful form of 'morphine'.nounVery Low
- morrell/mɒˈrɛl/A surname of English origin.nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
- morrill act/ˈmɒrɪl ækt/A federal law in the United States, enacted in 1862 and expanded in 1890, that granted public lands to states to fund the establishment of colleges focusing on agriculture, engineering, and military science.nounLow
- morris/ˈmɒrɪs/A traditional English folk dance performed by dancers in distinctive costumes, often with bells, sticks, or handkerchiefs.nounC2
- morris chair/ˈmɒr.ɪs ˌtʃeər/A type of armchair with an adjustable reclining back and removable cushions.nounLow
- morris dance/ˌmɒr.ɪs ˈdɑːns/A traditional English folk dance performed by a group of dancers wearing costumes with bells and often carrying sticks, swords, or handkerchiefs.nounLow
- morris jesup/ˌmɒr.ɪs ˈdʒɛs.əp/A proper noun referring to a person, specifically Morris Ketchum Jesup (1830–1908), an American banker, philanthropist, and major patron of Arctic exploration and scientific research.nounVery Low
- morris plan bank/ˈmɒrɪs plæn bæŋk/A type of industrial bank or consumer finance company established in the early 20th century United States, which specialized in making small loans to individuals of modest means, often structured with installment repayment plans.nounVery Low (Historic / Specialized)
- morrison/ˈmɒr.ɪ.sən/A surname of Scottish and Irish origin, meaning 'son of Maurice' or 'son of the moor'.nounLow (as a common noun: N/A; as a proper noun: frequency depends on cultural context)
- morristown/ˈmɒr.ɪs.taʊn/A proper noun referring to a specific place, most notably a town and county seat of Morris County, New Jersey, USA, with historical significance from the American Revolutionary War.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
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