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Synonyms

polymorphous

American  
[pol-ee-mawr-fuhs] / ˌpɒl iˈmɔr fəs /

adjective

  1. having, assuming, or passing through many or various forms, stages, or the like.

  2. polymorphic.

polymorphous British  
/ ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfəs /

adjective

  1. having, taking, or passing through many different forms or stages

  2. (of a substance) exhibiting polymorphism

  3. (of an animal or plant) displaying or undergoing polymorphism

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Etymology

Origin of polymorphous

First recorded in 1775–85, polymorphous is from the Greek word polýmorphos “multiform”; poly-, -morphous

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