morphing

[ mawr-fing ]

noun

1. the smooth transformation of one image into another by computer, as in a motion picture.

morphing

/ ˈmɔːfɪŋ /

noun

1. a computer technique used for graphics and in films, in which one image is gradually transformed into another image without individual changes being noticeable in the process

Word History and Origins

Origin of morphing¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Word History and Origins

Origin of morphing¹

C20: from metamorphosis

Example Sentences

“Halloween is unrecognizable compared to even 50 years ago. It just keeps morphing and changing its identity.”

From Los Angeles Times

Often morphing between releases, she says she is very grateful to have developed the character of Girl Ultra to lean on during these sonic shifts.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather than incandescent tungsten or wine and olive oil, however, these constantly morphing shapes carry sparkling pinpoints of light.

From Los Angeles Times

Wing morphing presently would work best at the scale of drones.

From BBC

But they have continued, morphing in to broader anger over bad governance, corruption and police accountability over the deaths of dozens of demonstrators at recent rallies.

From BBC

Related Words

• alter
• modify
• transform