Polymorphous

Origin

From New Latin polymorphus, from Ancient Greek πολύμορφος ("multiform, manifold"), from πολύς (polus, "many, much") + μορφή ("form, shape").

Full definition of polymorphous

Adjective

1. Having, or assuming, a variety of forms, characters, or styles; as, a polymorphous author.
2. (biology) Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms; -- opposed to monomorphic.
3. (chemistry) Crystallizing in two or more different forms; polymorphic

Related terms

• polymorph
• polymorphic
• polymorphism