polymorphic
Relating to polymorphism, able to have several shapes or formsRelating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.
Meaning
4 senses(not comparable)Relating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.
polymorphisch
having or occurring in several distinct forms
(not comparable)Having or relating to the ability to take multiple data types for a single parameter.
(not comparable)Relating to a compound that can crystallize into two or more distinct forms (e.g. carbon, which can crystalize into coal, graphite, diamond, etc.)
relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
(not comparable)Being or relating to polymorphic content; developed for multiple formats from the start, instead of being adapted later.
Translations
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Origin
From poly- + -morphic.From poly- + -morphic.
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- having or occurring in several distinct forms:polymorphous
- relating to the occurrence of more than one kind of individual (independent of sexual differences) in an interbreeding population:polymorphous
- relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms:polymorphous