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Branch of biology dealing with the forms and structure of animals and plants; part of grammar (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Branch of biology dealing with the forms and structure of animals and plants; part of grammar (noun)”? The solution is MORPHOLOGY, a 10-letter word built on the root MORPH (“shape, form”). It appeared in the October 5, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
MORPHOLOGY
MORPH*****MORPHmeans “shape, form”
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In a sentence

Peter's biology teacher assigned a chapter on MORPHOLOGY as weekend homework.

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The Rootonym clue “Branch of biology dealing with the forms and structure of animals and plants; part of grammar (noun)” has the answer MORPHOLOGY (10 letters), built on the root MORPH, which means “shape, form”. Browse the full October 5, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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Ascribing human attributes to a thing or being (not human), as to a deity (adjective) Profound change in form from one stage to the next in an organism's life (noun) Without definite form or specific shape; of no particular kind or character (adjective)
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