Questions and Answers
What does the word 'amorphous' mean?
Without definite form or shape.
What does the prefix 'a' mean?
Without or not.
What does 'metamorphosis' refer to?
Change of form or shape.
What does the word 'meta' mean?
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What does 'anthropomorphism' mean?
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What does the word 'morph' mean?
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What is 'morphology'?
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What does the suffix 'logy' mean?
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Study Notes
Word Roots and Definitions
- Morph: Greek origin meaning "shape" or "form."
- Amorphous: Lacking a definite shape or form, indicating fluidity or lack of structure.
- Prefix 'a': Denotes absence or negation, meaning "without" or "not."
- Metamorphosis: Refers to a profound change in form or structure, often used in biological contexts.
- Prefix 'meta': Signifies change or transformation.
- Anthropomorphism: The attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities, such as animals or inanimate objects.
- Morphology: A specialized branch of biology focused on the structure and form of living organisms, encompassing both animals and plants.
- Suffix 'logy': Indicates a field of study or branch of knowledge.
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Explore the fascinating world of morphology with these flashcards. Each card presents a word rooted in the Greek term 'morph,' along with its definition. Enhance your vocabulary while learning about terms related to shape and form.
