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polymorphous

pol·y·mor·phous
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pol-ee-mawr-fuh s]
    • /ˌpɒl iˈmɔr fəs/
    • /ˌpɒl.ɪˈmɔː.fəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pol-ee-mawr-fuh s]
    • /ˌpɒl iˈmɔr fəs/

Definitions of polymorphous word

  • adjective polymorphous having, assuming, or passing through many or various forms, stages, or the like. 1
  • abbreviation POLYMORPHOUS polymorphic. 1
  • adjective polymorphous taking many forms 1
  • adjective polymorphous having, taking, or passing through many different forms or stages 0
  • adjective polymorphous (of a substance) exhibiting polymorphism 0
  • adjective polymorphous (of an animal or plant) displaying or undergoing polymorphism 0
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Origin of polymorphous

First appearance:

before 1775
One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1775-85, polymorphous is from the Greek word polýmorphos multiform. See poly-, -morphous

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Parts of speech for Polymorphous

noun
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polymorphous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for polymorphous

adj polymorphous

  • diversiform — differing in form; of various forms.
  • multiple — consisting of, having, or involving several or many individuals, parts, elements, relations, etc.; manifold.
  • multiplex — having many parts or aspects: the multiplex problem of drug abuse.
All 3 Synonyms of polymorphous

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