polymorph

noun

poly·​morph ˈpä-lē-ˌmȯrf How to pronounce polymorph (audio)
1
: a polymorphic organism
also : one of the several forms of such an organism
2
: any of the crystalline forms of a polymorphic substance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In the comics, Kamala gains polymorph and other enhanced abilities after being exposed to a special mist that awakened latent powers that are tied to a race of superpowered, human-ish aliens. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 10 June 2022

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of polymorph was circa 1828

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“Polymorph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polymorph. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

Medical Definition

polymorph

noun
poly·​morph ˈpäl-i-ˌmȯrf How to pronounce polymorph (audio)
1
: a polymorphic organism
also : one of the several forms of such an organism
2
: any of the crystalline forms of a polymorphic substance
3

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