pol´y|mor´phous|ly

pol´y|mor´phous|ly
pol|y|mor|phous «POL ee MR fuhs», adjective.
1. having, assuming, or passing through many or various forms or stages, as the honeybee does.
2. crystallizing in two or more forms, especially in forms belonging to different systems.
[< Greek polýmorphos (with English -ous) < polýs many + morph form]
pol´y|mor´phous|ly, adverb.
pol´y|mor´phous|ness, noun.

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