morphology
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/mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/
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/mɔːˈfɒlədʒi/
The study of the shapes and structures of animals and plants.
In my biology class, we are learning about the morphology of different species, which helps us understand how they have adapted to their environments.
The study of how the forms of words are organized and structured within a language.
Understanding the morphology of a language can greatly improve your grammar and writing skills.