English Explanatory Dictionary

polymorphic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.
  2. Having or relating to the ability to take multiple data types for a single parameter.
  3. Relating to a compound that can crystallize into two or more distinct forms (e.g. carbon, which can crystalize into coal, graphite, diamond, etc.)

Pronunciation

/ˌpɑliˈmɔɹfɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-polymorphic.wav

Word forms

polymorphic

Etymology

From poly- + -morphic.

Synonyms

protean multiform

Antonyms

monomorphic

Derived words

catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia hyperpolymorphic nonpolymorphic polymorphically polymorphic iteration
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