Ancient Greek dictionary · noun
μορφή
shape, form
Transliteration: morphe
Dictionary forms: μορφή, μορφῆς
Inflection: first declension
Meaning and definitions
- shape, form
- appearance
- outline
- kind, type
Connected roots
- morph-
form, shape
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- morphology
A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:
- metamorphosis
a change of form or nature into a completely different one
- amorphous
without a clearly defined shape or form
- anthropomorphic
Having the form of a human.
- polymorphic
Relating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.
- morpheme
The smallest linguistic unit within a word that can carry a meaning. It may be a letter, a syllable, or otherwise.
- morphogenesis
The differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism
Recorded forms
| Form | Grammar |
|---|---|
| μορφή | nom. sg. |
| μορφαί | nom. pl. |
| μορφῆς | gen. sg. |
| μορφῶν | gen. pl. |
| μορφῇ | dat. sg. |
| μορφαῖς | dat. pl. |
| μορφήν | acc. sg. |
| μορφᾱ́ς | acc. pl. |
| μορφή | voc. sg. |
| μορφαί | voc. pl. |
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