polymorph

noun

poly·​morph ˈpä-lē-ˌmȯrf 

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

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

polymorph

noun

poly·​morph ˈpäl-i-ˌmȯrf 

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

: polymorphonuclear leukocyte