C1nounformallanguageacademic
US/mɔːrˈfɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK/mɔːˈfɒl.ə.dʒi/
the study of how words are formed from smaller parts, such as prefixes and endings
In context
In morphology, the word "unhappiness" is made of three parts.
English has simple verb morphology compared with Spanish.
She took a course in syntax and morphology at university.
Words that go with morphology
noun + noun
- syntax and morphologyThe course covers both syntax and morphology.
- word morphologyWord morphology explains why "runner" comes from "run".
- verb morphologyVerb morphology is difficult for many learners.
verb + noun
- study morphologyLinguists study morphology to understand word formation.
adjective + noun
- complex morphologyFinnish is known for its complex morphology.