Morfologi
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A branch of “biology” that studies the form and external structure of an organism or its body parts.
Synonyms & Variants
anatomi luar
A branch of science focusing on the external structure of living things.
ilmu bentuk tubuh
Descriptive term for the study of the physical structure of organisms.
studi struktur organisme
Technical phrase used in the academic context of biology.
struktur
Used as a synonym in the context of physical description.
bentuk
It is a more common and simple equivalent.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term is derived from the Greek word morphologia, composed of morphe meaning form and logos meaning science. Its usage in Indonesian is technically absorbed into the fields of science and linguistics to describe the structure of entities. Etymologically, the word retains its roots to indicate systematic classification in scientific observation.
Real-world Usage
Penelitian itu fokus pada morfologi tumbuhan di hutan tropis.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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