trimorphic

adjective

tri·mor·phic (ˌ)trī-ˈmȯr-fik

: occurring in or having three distinct forms

Word History

Etymology

Greek trimorphos having three forms, from tri- + -morphos -morphous

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trimorphic was in 1866

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“Trimorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trimorphic. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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trimorphic

adjective

tri·mor·phic (ˈ)trī-ˈmȯr-fik

variants or trimorphous

-fəs

: occurring in or having three distinct forms

trimorphism

-ˌfiz-əm

noun

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