Polymorphous
adjective
Having or occurring in several different forms, characters or styles.
The polymorphous nature of human intelligence means people can be smart in different ways.
Often appears as...
- polymorphous intelligence
- polymorphous species
adjective
In biology, having different forms at different times in the life cycle.
Cnidarians like jellyfish are polymorphous, existing as both free-swimming medusae and sessile polyps.
Often appears as...
- polymorphous organism
- polymorphous life cycle
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
In pathology, varying widely in morphological appearance.
The polymorphous skin lesions can be either flat or raised, and have different colors.
Often appears as...
- polymorphous lesions
- polymorphous histology
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Having or occurring in several different forms, characters or styles.
The polymorphous nature of human intelligence means people can be smart in different ways.
Often appears as...
- polymorphous intelligence
- polymorphous species
adjective
In biology, having different forms at different times in the life cycle.
Cnidarians like jellyfish are polymorphous, existing as both free-swimming medusae and sessile polyps.
Often appears as...
- polymorphous organism
- polymorphous life cycle
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
In pathology, varying widely in morphological appearance.
The polymorphous skin lesions can be either flat or raised, and have different colors.
Often appears as...
- polymorphous lesions
- polymorphous histology
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Versatile Concept
Reflects the idea that one thing can exist in different variations, highlighting diversity.
His polymorphous skills make him a valuable team member.
Pro Tip 2/2Context-Based
Its usage often depends on the context, which could be social, educational, or professional.
The polymorphous traditions of the festival were evident in the costumes.
Pro Tip 1/2Versatile Concept
Reflects the idea that one thing can exist in different variations, highlighting diversity.
His polymorphous skills make him a valuable team member.
Pro Tip 2/2Context-Based
Its usage often depends on the context, which could be social, educational, or professional.
The polymorphous traditions of the festival were evident in the costumes.
Pro Tip 1/2Versatile Concept
Reflects the idea that one thing can exist in different variations, highlighting diversity.
His polymorphous skills make him a valuable team member.
Pro Tip 2/2Context-Based
Its usage often depends on the context, which could be social, educational, or professional.
The polymorphous traditions of the festival were evident in the costumes.
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Quote examples
Stacey D'Erasmo
American Novelist
Shelley Jackson's 'Half Life' is the textual equivalent of an installation, a multivocal, polymorphous, dialogic, dystopian satire wrapped around a murder mystery wrapped around a bildungsroman.
Quote examples
Stacey D'Erasmo
American Novelist
Shelley Jackson's 'Half Life' is the textual equivalent of an installation, a multivocal, polymorphous, dialogic, dystopian satire wrapped around a murder mystery wrapped around a bildungsroman.
Example 1 of 1
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