Morphology

usgb/mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/
noun

The study of the shapes and forms of things in science.

In biology class, we learned about the morphology of plants, understanding how the shape of their leaves can vary.
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Often appears as...

  • cell morphology
  • morphological features

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Formal

Academic, Technical

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Interdisciplinary Word

Morphology is used across various scientific fields to discuss forms and structures.

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In geology, studying the morphology of a landscape helps us understand its evolution.
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Scientific Descriptions

When studying morphology, precise and clear language is used to describe structures.

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Researchers note the unique morphology of the new species' skeletal structure.
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The term often helps to visualize the physical forms in biology, geology, and other sciences.

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The fossilized remains give us clues about the dinosaur's morphology.
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