Definition

The action of breaking something into small pieces or portions.

Example

The chef focused on the morselling of the ingredients to create a beautiful dish.

Conversation

I really enjoyed the morselling at that dinner party last night.

Yeah, it was nice how everything was served in small portions.

I think morselling makes it easier to try different flavors.

Absolutely! It’s like a tasting menu without the formal vibe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Old English, where 'morsel' (from 'morsel', meaning a small piece of food) refers to a small bite or portion, combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). Therefore, 'morselling' refers to the act of serving or eating small pieces of food.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small piece of food' ('morsel') and the action of doing something with it ('-ing'). This helps you remember that 'morselling' is about the act of serving or eating small bites.

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