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Definition of morphing

morphing

/ˈmɔːr.fɪŋ/
morph · ing

Plural:morphings
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Past Simple:morphed
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Past Participle:morphed
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Present Participle:morphing
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morphing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A digital visual effect in motion pictures and animations that seamlessly changes or blends one image or shape into another.

Example

"The music video became famous in the early nineties for its groundbreaking use of facial morphing."


2

The act or process of undergoing a gradual, smooth transformation from one state, form, or identity into another.

Example

"Sociologists studied the gradual morphing of the quiet agricultural town into a bustling tech hub."

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• verb

1

To change or cause to change smoothly and gradually from one image, form, or character into another.

Example

"What started as a simple neighborhood book club is slowly morphing into a community advocacy group."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a shortened form of 'metamorphosing', derived from the Ancient Greek 'morphe', meaning 'form' or 'shape'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Morphing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/morphing
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