-morphous
a combining form with the meaning “having the shape, form, or structure” of the kind or number specified by the initial element, used in the formation of compound words:
polymorphous.
also, -morphic.
compare morpho-.
-morphous suff.
having a specified shape or form: polymorphous.
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- -motive
a combining form of motive: automotive.
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adjective (in combination) having a specified type of motor or number of motors
- -mycete
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- -mycetes
a combining form meaning “mushrooms, fungi,” used in the formation of taxonomic names of fungi, especially cl-sses: myxomycetes.