morph
UK: mɔːf | US: mɔːrf
v. to undergo or cause to undergo a transformation in form or nature
n. a variant form of an organism or species, especially in biology or linguistics
The word "morph" originates from the Greek morphē (μορφή), meaning "form" or "shape." It entered English through scientific and linguistic contexts, particularly in biology (e.g., polymorphism) and linguistics (e.g., morpheme). The term retains its core meaning of transformation or variant forms, reflecting its Greek roots.
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
Digital artists use software to morph images seamlessly.
In biology, a morph is a distinct variant within a species.
The character in the movie could morph into different creatures.
Languages often morph over time due to cultural influences.