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morphological

/ˌmɔrfəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does morphological mean?

adjective

Relating to the study of the structure of words and how they are formed from morphemes, the smallest units of language that carry meaning.

Example

"The linguist's expertise in morphological analysis allowed her to decipher the complex grammar of the ancient language."

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