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Definition of Polymorphous
1. Adjective. Relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms. "Polymorphous crystallization"
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Partainyms: Polymorphism, Polymorphism
Derivative terms: Polymorphism, Polymorphism
2. Adjective. Relating to the occurrence of more than one kind of individual (independent of sexual differences) in an interbreeding population. "A polymorphic species"
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Derivative terms: Polymorph, Polymorphism, Polymorphism
Partainyms: Polymorphism, Polymorphism
3. Adjective. Having or occurring in several distinct forms. "A polymorphous god"
Definition of Polymorphous
1. a. Having, or assuming, a variety of forms, characters, or styles; as, a polymorphous author.
Definition of Polymorphous
1. Adjective. Having, or assuming, a variety of forms, characters, or styles; as, a polymorphous author. ¹
2. Adjective. (biology) Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms; -- opposed to monomorphic. ¹
3. Adjective. (chemistry) Crystallizing in two or more different forms; polymorphic ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Polymorphous
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Polymorphous
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1. Having, or assuming, a variety of forms, characters, or styles; as, a polymorphous author.
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