Morphology

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The study of the structure of words and how they are formed from smaller units called morphemes.

"morphology, from the Greek and meaning 'study of shape'..." Quote: "Morphology, from the Greek and meaning 'study of shape'..."
"...may refer to:" Quote: "...may refer to:"
"from the Greek..." Quote: "from the Greek..."
"...meaning 'study of shape'..." Quote: "...meaning 'study of shape'..."
"...to study shape..." Quote: "...to study shape..."
Yes, it may refer to other things. Quote: "...may refer to:"
"It comes from the Greek." Quote: "from the Greek..."
"The study of shape." Quote: "...meaning 'study of shape'..."
The Greek origin gives insight into the historical influence on the term. Quote: "from the Greek..."
It is a field focused on the study of shape. Quote: "...study of shape."
Yes, it is used to describe a field of study. Quote: "...may refer to:"
It implies a focus on shapes and forms. Quote: "...study of shape."
No, it can be applicable to various subjects of study. Quote: "...may refer to:"
The study involves the examination of shape. Quote: "...study of shape."
Greek. Quote: "from the Greek..."
Yes, it does. Quote: "from the Greek..."
Yes, it could refer to different areas of study. Quote: "...may refer to:"
It refers to the study of shape. Quote: "...meaning 'study of shape'..."
Yes, it is a unique area of research. Quote: "...meaning 'study of shape'..."
It indicates that morphology is focused on analyzing and understanding shapes. Quote: "...meaning 'study of shape'..."