morph

Definition

A recurrent distinctive sound or sequence of sounds representing an indivisible morphological form; especially as representing a morpheme.

Etymology

Back-formation from morpheme, from Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ, “form, shape”). Compare German Morph, from Morphem. Attested since the 1940s.

Example Sentences

• "Bq. ezpel ['box tree'] likely goes back to *ez-, a morph found in Basque tree names, and *-bel 'dark'."