polymorphous
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polymorphous
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From New Latin polymorphus, from Ancient Greek πολύμορφος (polúmorphos, “multiform, manifold”), from πολυ- (polu-, “many, much”) + μορφή (morphḗ, “form, shape”). By surface analysis, poly- + -morphous.
adjective more polymorphous · most polymorphous
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Having, or assuming, a variety of forms, characters, or styles
Idealism is an exceedingly complex system, varying much with varying authors, very polymorphous, and consequently very difficult to discuss.
Similar: multiform
- Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms 1913, R. Chodat in Popular Science Monthly Volume 82 Janauay 1913, A Grain of Wheat In order to establish itself in any locality a plant must hold its own against competitors which, masters of the soil from time immemorial, have been selected to fit the soil and climate. Moreover, emmer is not culti
- Crystallizing in two or more different forms; polymorphic
Similar: polymorphic, protean · Opposite: amorphous
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Similar: polymorphic, protean · Opposite: amorphous
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adj Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms
| Español | polimorfo |
|---|---|
| Português | polimorfo |
| Français | polymorphe |
| Italiano | polimorfo |
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