French word

morphologiquement

Pronunciation

IPA/mɔʁfɔlɔʒikmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbmorphologically

Example

Ces deux fleurs sont morphologiquement semblables.

These two flowers are morphologically similar.

Illustration for morphologiquement (morphologically)

More examples

Ces mugs sont morphologiquement proches, mais l'un est plus solide.

These mugs are morphologically similar, but one is sturdier.

Core concept

A comparison focused on an element's structure and form rather than its function or meaning.

Common phrases

  • morphologiquement proche

    morphologically similar

  • morphologiquement apparent

    morphologically apparent

Similar words

en apparence: Outwardly, as something seems to be.
à première vue: Based on a first look or immediate impression.
visuellement: In terms of visible appearance or form.

Definition in French

S'emploie pour préciser qu'une remarque porte sur l'aspect formel ou morphologique d'un élément.

Word origin

Morphologiquement is built from morphologique, ultimately based on Greek morphē, 'form', with the French ending -ment forming an adverb.

Usage tips

  • Morphologiquement is formal and frequent in academic or scientific writing, while everyday phrasing often uses de forme when appropriate.

Opposites

  • fonctionnellementfunctionallyadverb

Related words

  • morphologiemorphologynoun
  • morphologiquemorphologicaladjective

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