morph
Shift into another
Morph means to transform gradually from one form into another.
The word comes from computer graphics, where morphing smoothly blends one image into another: The werewolf's face morphed into human features.
The term has spread to describe any gradual transformation: The conversation morphed into an argument.
As a noun, a morph is a variant form, especially in biology where it describes different physical types within a species.
Modify for new conditions
- adjustChange to fit better
- modifyChange partially
- reshapeGive different form
- tailorClothing alteration professional
customize · conform · acclimate · reconfigure · evolve · flex · respond · shift
Shape or document
- contourBounding line of shape
- outlineSummary of key elements
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- figureOutline or numeral
structure · configuration · geometry · profile · dimension · proportion · topology · deform
Complete change of form
- transfigurationExalted change in appearance
- shapeshiftingTransforming into other beings
- changeTo make different
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
conversion · transition · shift · alteration · modification · reconfiguration · overhaul · revolution
Technique creating movement illusion
- CGIDigital movie imagery
- blendCombine into mixture
- transitionChange from one state
- interpolationEstimating between known values
keyframe · tweening · deepfake · dissolve · warp · distort · render · composite
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- caterpillarMoth or butterfly young
- tadpoleImmature aquatic amphibian
lifecycle · molting · development · maturation · emergence · cocoon · nymph · instar
Word form alteration
- derivationSource or origin tracing
- affixWord-part modifier
- prefixRoot-modifying front element
- suffixWord-ending addition
root · stem · conjugation · declension · bound · free · phoneme · grammatical
adapt
Modify for new conditions
tailor · customize · conform · acclimate · reconfigure · evolve · flex · respond · shift · pivot
form
Shape or document
- contourBounding line of shape
- outlineSummary of key elements
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
figure · structure · configuration · geometry · profile · dimension · proportion · topology · deform · reshape
transmutation
Complete change of form
- transfigurationExalted change in appearance
- shapeshiftingTransforming into other beings
- changeTo make different
mutation · conversion · transition · shift · alteration · modification · reconfiguration · overhaul · revolution · reform
animation
Technique creating movement illusion
- CGIDigital movie imagery
- blendCombine into mixture
- transitionChange from one state
interpolation · keyframe · tweening · deepfake · dissolve · warp · distort · render · composite · seamless
chrysalis
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- caterpillarMoth or butterfly young
tadpole · lifecycle · molting · development · maturation · emergence · cocoon · nymph · instar · pupation
inflection
Word form alteration
- derivationSource or origin tracing
- affixWord-part modifier
- prefixRoot-modifying front element
suffix · root · stem · conjugation · declension · bound · free · phoneme · grammatical
- image effectsblur, sharpen, filtering, brighten, darken
- shapeshiftersshapeshifter, werewolf, shape-shifting, lycanthrope, skinwalker
- granular synthesisgrains, window size, scatter, spray, spread
- change verbschange, alter, transform, modify, convert
- game movesmove, dodge, play, pass, block
- presentationspresentation, slides, slide, keynote, slideshow
- morphine dripIntravenous analgesic delivery system
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