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Meaning of polymorphic
The primary meaning of "polymorphic" refers to the ability of something to exist or occur in several different forms.
Etymology of polymorphic
The word "polymorphic" comes from the Greek words "poly" meaning many and "morphe" meaning form
It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that can exist in many forms
Initially used in biology and chemistry, its usage has expanded to include computer science and other fields
Synonyms
versatile
variable
mutable
changeable
adaptable
modifiable
transformable
multifaceted
multiform
heterogeneous
diverse
manifold
protean
chameleon-like
mercurial
kaleidoscopic
dynamic
fluid
flexible
shape-shifting
many-sided
multilateral
omniform
polyphonic
multivocal
eclectic
polymorphous
manifoldly
diversiform
Definitions
- Having or existing in many forms, shapes, or types
- In biology, able to exist in several different forms, especially in the development of an organism
- In computer science, able to be written or used in many different ways, especially in object-oriented programming
Usage Examples
- The virus is polymorphic, making it difficult to develop a vaccine that can target all its forms
- The new software is polymorphic, allowing it to run on multiple operating systems
- The artist's polymorphic style makes it hard to categorize her work into a single genre
Antonyms
uniform
consistent
constant
stable
unchanging
fixed
rigid
inflexible
monomorphic
homogeneous
singular
uniformed
standardized
monotonous
unvaried
invariant
immobile
stationary
unalterable