allomorph
noun
al·lo·morph
ˈa-lə-ˌmȯrf 
: one of a set of forms that a morpheme may take in different contexts
the -s of cats, the -en of oxen, and the zero suffix of sheep are allomorphs of the English plural morpheme
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“Allomorph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allomorph. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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allomorph
noun
al·lo·morph
ˈal-ə-ˌmȯrf
1
: any of two or more distinct crystalline forms of the same substance
2
: a pseudomorph that has undergone change or substitution of material
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