multiform

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adjective

mul·​ti·​form ˈməl-ti-ˌfȯrm 

: having many forms or appearances

multiformity

ˌməl-ti-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 

noun

multiformity

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noun

mul·​ti·​form·​i·​ty ˌməltə̇ˈfȯ(r)mətē 

plural -es

: the state of being multiform : diversity

the multiformity and at the same time the regularity of the shapes in the structure of plants and animals

—M. M. Novikoff

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French multiforme, from Latin multiformis, from multi- + -formis -form

Noun

Late Latin multiformitat-, multiformitas, from Latin multiformis multiform + -tat-, -tas -ty

First Known Use

Adjective

1603, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multiform

• chloroform
• coliform
• cribriform
• cruciform
• filiform
• fusiform
• isoform
• microform
• outperform
• piriform
• plexiform
• pyriform

Kids Definition

multiform

adjective

mul·​ti·​form ˈməl-ti-ˌfȯrm 

: having many forms, shapes, or appearances

Medical Definition

multiform

adjective

mul·​ti·​form ˈməl-ti-ˌfȯrm 

: having or occurring in many forms

multiformity

ˌməl-ti-ˈfȯr-mət-ē 

noun

plural multiformities