polymorphous

[ pol-ee-mawr-fuhs ]
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adjective
  1. having, assuming, or passing through many or various forms, stages, or the like.

Origin of polymorphous

1
First recorded in 1775–85, polymorphous is from the Greek word polýmorphos “multiform”; see poly-, -morphous

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British Dictionary definitions for polymorphous

polymorphous

polymorphic

/ (ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfəs) /


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

  2. (of a substance) exhibiting polymorphism

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

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