polymorphous

adjective poly·mor·phous \-ˈmȯr-fəs\

: having or occurring in many different forms, styles, or stages of development

Full Definition of POLYMORPHOUS

: having, assuming, or occurring in various forms, characters, or styles : polymorphic <a polymorphous rash> <polymorphous sexuality>

— poly·mor·phous·ly adverb

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Greek polymorphos, from poly- + -morphos -morphous

First Known Use: 1785

Medical Dictionary

adjective poly·mor·phous \-ˈmȯr-fəs\

: having, assuming, or occurring in various forms : polymorphic <polymorphous skin rashes>

—poly·mor·phous·ly adverb

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