morass Meaning & Definition
/məˈɹæs/
What Does Morass Mean?
As a noun, morass means A tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen. It is also used to mean Anything that entraps or makes progress difficult.
Quick Facts About Morass
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /məˈɹæs/ |
| Synonyms | quagmire and mire |
| Plural | morasses |
Morass Definition (Noun)
- A tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen.
- Anything that entraps or makes progress difficult.
Synonyms of Morass
Morass synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
morass (plural morasses)
Words That Rhyme With Morass
Origin of Morass
From Dutch moeras (“marsh, swamp”), an alteration (with influence from Dutch moer (“moor”)) of a direct descendant of Middle Dutch marasch (“marsh”). The Middle Dutch word is a borrowing from Old French mareis, from Proto-West Germanic *marisk. Doublet of marish and marsh, and linked in part to moor. Compare quagmire.
Quick Answers About Morass
What part of speech is morass?
Morass is a noun.
What is another word for morass?
Close synonyms of morass are quagmire and mire. See the full list of morass synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of morass?
The plural of morass is morasses.